slat

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Recent Examples of slat But that base is wrapped and roofed by a basket woven from bentwood slats and covered in a translucent synthetic fabric called ETFE. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025 The gabled and flat ceilings throughout, with poplar and oak slats and beams, are stained shades from natural to black. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 Someone had alerted authorities after spotting small fingers reaching through the slats of the trailer door. Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 Lift the mattress to inspect the underneath side and the slats, rails and platform corners of the bed frame. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for slat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
  • The matching leather strap is adjustable, making this bag flexible enough for both crossbody and over-the-shoulder wear.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The straps lock in place and give me that extra assurance that my lunch isn’t going to cause a scene on the subway.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Other factors, like temperature, limited air circulation, low humidity levels and irritating substances including biosensors and tape can also affect an astronaut's skin, the Biomedicines report states.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Outside, a school bus lay on its side, hurled against the building by the storm, with yellow caution tape keeping onlookers at a distance.
    Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Reynolds and Duchamp also collaborated in these years, making boxes and bindings together.
    Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Backing, basting, bias and binding were other B words that didn’t make the final cut.
    Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic via knockout and did Trump's signature dance move, pointing to Trump and giving his UFC heavyweight championship belt to Trump to hold.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Learn About The Town’s History With so many years under its belt, brushing up on Wheeling’s history can be a tall order.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Treatment Based on Cause For a small cut, antibiotic ointment and a bandage will be sufficient.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The third time the camera finds him, Quaid still has the cast and neck brace, in addition to new bruises and a bandage around his head.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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