SLAT

slat

Noun

  1. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal.
    slats of a window blind
  2. A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.

Verb

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


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