slat

Meaning

Noun

1. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
2. 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.
3. (slang) A ski.
4. A thin piece of stone; a slate.

Verb

1. To construct or provide with slats.
2. To slap or strike; to beat, pummel; to hurl or throw down violently.
3. To split; to crack.
4. To set on; to incite.

Synonyms

lath

board

strip

spline

louver

strike

plank

clack

clobber

clout

cudgel

dart

🎯

dash

💨

deal

fin

flap

hit

hurdle

impinge

knock

lag

lamina

larrup

ledge

lobe

lobule

louvre

maul

pale

picket

planks

rap

razor

🪒

rib

ribbon

🎀

rush

scantling

sheet

shroud

slip

sliver

smite

snipping

splint

strap

swat

tablet

thrash

hatten

flat bar

leading edge flap

L.E. flap

bang

luffer board

batten

blade

bolt

buffet

bump

cast

Pronounced as (IPA)

/slæt/

Etymology

Old French esclat. Doublet of slate and éclat.