slat

• Sustantivo que designa una tira larga y delgada de material, como madera o metal, utilizada a menudo en construcción o muebles.

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.

   Listón

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

   Sinónimosbattenlathsliversplinestrip

• Verbo anticuado que significa golpear, batir o abofetear, así como arrojar o lanzar algo con fuerza.

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.

   Enrejar con listones

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslathlouver

2. Close the slats of windowsC1formal

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

   Cerrar las lamas de las ventanas

   • 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.