slat

• Ein schmaler, dünner Streifen aus Material wie Holz oder Metall, der oft in Bauwesen oder Möbeln verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a thin, narrow strip of material, such as wood or metal, often used in construction or furniture.

1. Thin strip of materialB1formal

   A narrow, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used in construction or furniture.

   Leiste

   • The blinds are made of wooden slats.
   • He replaced a broken slat on the fence.
   • The bed frame consists of several metal slats.

   Synonymebattenlathsliversplinestrip

• Veralteter Ausdruck dafür, jemanden zu schlagen, zu hauen oder zu klapsen, sowie etwas mit Wucht zu werfen oder zu schleudern.

An obsolete verb meaning to strike, beat, or slap, or to throw or dash something with force.

1. Equip or bar with slatsC1formal

   To provide or fit something with narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for ventilation or support.

   Mit Latten versehen

   • The carpenter slatted the back of the chair for comfort.
   • They slatted the fence to allow air to pass through.
   • The old barn was slatted with wooden planks.

   Synonymelathlouver

2. Close the slats of windowsC1formal

   To adjust or close the narrow strips (slats) of a window, such as blinds or shutters.

   Jalousien schließen

   • She slatted the blinds to block out the morning sun.
   • He slatted the window shutters before the storm arrived.
   • The room darkened as she slatted the windows.