slat
IPA: sɫˈæt
noun
- A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
- (aviation) A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
- (skiing, slang) A ski.
- A thin piece of stone; a slate.
verb
- To construct or provide with slats.
- To slap or strike; to beat, pummel; to hurl or throw down violently.
- (Britain, dialectal) To split; to crack.
- To set on; to incite.
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