First Known Use: circa 1587
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1slat
transitive verb \ˈslat\
slat·tedslat·ting
Definition of SLAT
2
: to hurl or throw smartly
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Origin of SLAT
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
2slat
noun
: a thin, narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
Full Definition of SLAT
1
: a thin narrow flat strip especially of wood or metal
2
plural slang : ribs
3
: an auxiliary airfoil at the leading edge of the wing of an airplane
— slat adjective
— slat·ted \ˈsla-təd\ adjective
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Origin of SLAT
Middle English sclate, slate slate
First Known Use: 1764
3slat
transitive verb
slat·tedslat·ting
SLAT[1] Defined for Kids
slat
noun \ˈslat\
Definition of SLAT for Kids
: a thin narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
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