A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
A ski.
A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
A thin piece of stone; a slate.
To set on; to incite.
To construct or provide with slats.
To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
To split; to crack.
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.
To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.