Definition of slat

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Slat

/slæt//slæt/

The word "slat" has a fascinating origin. It stems from the Middle English word "slat," which was derived from the Old English "slætt," meaning "board" or "plank." This Old English word is related to the Proto-Germanic "*slaitiz," which is also the source of the Modern German word "Slate" (meaning "a flat piece of stone"). In English, the spelling and meaning of "slat" evolved over time. In the 15th century, it referred to a wooden strip or bar, often used in building or furniture-making. Today, we use "slat" to describe various thin, flat pieces of wood, metal, or other materials, often used in construction, furniture, or decorative items. So, there you have it! The word "slat" has a rich history, rooted in Old English and Germanic words.

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one of a series of thin flat pieces of wood, metal or plastic, used in furniture, fences, etc.

một trong những mảnh phẳng mỏng bằng gỗ, kim loại hoặc nhựa, được sử dụng trong đồ nội thất, hàng rào, v.v.

Example:
  • a gate made of wooden slats

    một cánh cổng làm bằng những thanh gỗ

  • the slats of the venetian blinds

    những thanh rèm venetian

a part of the wing of an aircraft, on the front of the wing, that can be moved up or down to control movement in either direction

một phần của cánh máy bay, ở phía trước cánh, có thể được di chuyển lên hoặc xuống để điều khiển chuyển động theo một trong hai hướng

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