to slat
7.3
To cover something with thin strips so air or light can pass
- verb
- /slæt/
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colocar listones
- In hot climates, families often slat their windows for better ventilation.
Examples
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The old bench was slatted to allow rainwater to drain through easily.
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Workers plan to slat the rooftop to provide partial shade.
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They slat the wooden fence to improve ventilation.
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The builders slatted the roof to allow sunlight in.
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In hot climates, families often slat their windows to let in fresh air.
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They decided to slat the porch roof to create shade while still allowing light through.
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To improve airflow, the architect chose to slat the wooden panels on the walls.
Synonyms
to batten
vsto slat
5
8.6
To fix long thin strips of wood or metal over something to make it stronger and hold it down
fit or cover using narrow spaced strips to allow air and light through
to plank
vsto slat
2
6.0
To cover a path or floor with long flat boards
cover or make with narrow spaced strips so air and light can pass
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Etymology
Slat as a verb means 'to cover or make with slats'. To slat a window or roof is to put many thin slats in place so air or light can pass through.