The slats move out from the front of the wings to make the wing space larger. This helps to increase the lifting force of the wing at slower speeds like takeoff and landing.
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Slats
Synonyms for "slats" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: airfoil extension, blade, lath, leading edge device, louver.
- Sentence evidence is available for slats, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "slats".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "slats"
Keep "slats" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "slats" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "slats", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "slats" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
11 entriesaluminum blind slatsbench slatsfence slatsfull span slatlouver slatsmetal slattingpartial span slatplastic slattingvenetian blind slatsvinyl blind slatswood slatting
Collocations
10 entriesfence slatsleading edge slatslouvered slatsmetal slatsslat spacingslatted furnitureslatted surfacevenetian blind slatsventilation slatswooden slats
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Tom's floor was made of many wooden slats.
Source: tatoeba (10734506)
The jetty has some slats missing.
Source: tatoeba (10808883)
Tom jumped on to the bed, and the slats broke with a crack.
Source: tatoeba (13064183)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "slats"?
Closest matches include airfoil extension, blade, lath, leading edge device, louver.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "slats"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.