slat

• Nom désignant une fine bande étroite de matériau, comme le bois ou le métal, souvent utilisée dans la construction ou le mobilier.

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.

   lame, latte

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

   Synonymesbattenlathsliversplinestrip

• Verbe vieilli signifiant frapper, battre ou gifler, ainsi que jeter ou lancer quelque chose avec force.

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.

   munir de lattes

   • 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.

   Synonymeslathlouver

2. Close the slats of windowsC1formal

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

   Fermer les lamelles d'une fenêtre

   • 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.