얇고 좁은 나무, 플라스틱 또는 금속 조각. (울타리나 블라인드 등에 사용됨)
A thin, narrow piece of wood, plastic, or metal, especially one of a series which overlap or fit into each other, as in a fence or a Venetian blind.
예문:
"The old wooden bench was missing several slats, making it uncomfortable to sit on."
"She adjusted the angle of the Venetian blind slats to let in more morning light."
"The wind rattled the loose slat in the fence, making a persistent clicking noise."
항공기 주익 앞전에 장착되어 저속에서 양력을 증가시키는 보조 날개.
A movable auxiliary airfoil, typically located on the leading edge of an aircraft wing, deployed at low speeds to increase lift and improve control.
예문:
"Pilots deploy the slats during takeoff and landing procedures to maximize lift."
"The use of leading-edge slats allows the aircraft to maintain stability at lower airspeeds."
(무엇인가를) 세게 내던지거나 강하게 치다.
To throw or fling something violently, often causing it to strike a surface with force.
예문:
"He slatted the heavy book onto the desk in frustration."
"The sudden gust of wind slatted the door shut with a loud bang."
(돛이나 깃발이) 바람이나 파도 때문에 격렬하게 펄럭이다.
(Of a sail or flag) To flap or beat violently, especially against a mast or rigging, due to wind or wave action.
예문:
"When the boat lost speed, the mainsail began to slat loudly in the choppy water."
"We quickly adjusted the rigging to prevent the jib from slatting and potentially tearing."