slat
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/slæt/
English
Definitions
noun
- A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.“slats of a window blind”
- (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.
verb
- 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.