slat

/slæt/ · noun

Meaning

A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.
(aeronautical) A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.
A ski.
A thin piece of stone; a slate.
To construct or provide with slats.
To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
To split; to crack.
To set on; to incite.

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