Pronunciation: /slæt/

Definitions of slat

noun a thin, narrow strip of wood or metal

Example Sentences

A1 The slat on the window broke and fell off.

A2 I need to replace the slat on my blinds.

B1 The slat of wood was used to reinforce the shelf.

B2 She painted each slat of the fence a different color.

C1 The slat of metal was carefully measured and cut for the project.

C2 The intricate design of the slat added a unique touch to the furniture.

verb to insert slats into something

Example Sentences

A1 She slats the window shut every night before bed.

A2 He slatted the fence to keep the dog from escaping.

B1 The carpenter slatted the boards together to create a sturdy base.

B2 The chef slatted the bacon before cooking it on the grill.

C1 The designer slatted the room divider to add a modern touch to the space.

C2 The engineer slatted the metal beams to reinforce the structure of the building.

Examples of slat in a Sentence

formal The slats on the fence were evenly spaced and painted white.

informal I need to replace a few slats on my deck before the summer BBQ.

slang Let's sneak through the slats in the fence and see what's on the other side.

figurative She saw the world through a different slat, always looking for the positive in every situation.

Grammatical Forms of slat

past tense

slatted

plural

slats

comparative

more slat

superlative

most slat

present tense

slats

future tense

will slat

perfect tense

have slatted

continuous tense

is slatting

singular

slat

positive degree

slat

infinitive

to slat

gerund

slatting

participle

slatted

Origin and Evolution of slat

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'slat' originated from Old Norse 'sletta' meaning 'to make flat or smooth'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slat' evolved to refer to a thin strip of wood or metal used in construction or furniture making.