Definitions

1. noun

a thin, narrow piece of wood or metal used as a support or partition, especially in a door or window.

“The slats of the blind were loose and needed to be tightened.”

2. verb

to provide with slats, or to fasten or secure with slats.

“The carpenter slatted the windows to let in more air.”

3. verb

to cut or divide into slats, or to fasten or secure something in a slatted manner.

“The farmer slatted the fence to keep the sheep from escaping.”