slat

slat
1. noun
a) A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal.

slats of a window blind

b) (aeronautical) A moveable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.
2. verb
To construct or provide with slats.

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