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Lats: Abbreviation for Latissimus dorsi, the large muscles of the back that move the arms downward, backward and in internal rotation.

Slats: Movable vanes or auxiliary airfoils, usually set along the leading edge of a wing but able to be lifted away at certain angles of attack.

Key Signature: The flats and sharps at the beginning of each staff line indicating the key of music the piece is to be played.

High Water Mark: A line or mark left upon tide flats, beach, or along shore objects indicating the elevation of the intrusion of high water. The mark may be a line of oil or scum on along shore objects, or a . . . View Full Definition

Water Softeners: Are used to eliminate most of the minerals and slats found in hard water.

Louver: A vented opening into the home that has a series of horizontal slats and arranged to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, snow, light, insects, or other living creatures.

Mangrove Forest: A shoreline ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees, with associated mud flats.

Putter: (also 'flatstick, wand') a club with a fairly straight face (very little loft) used for putting, or rolling the ball on the ground

Grid: The completed assembly of main and cross tees in a suspended ceiling system before the ceiling panels are installed. Also the decorative slats (munton) installed between glass panels.

Community: All species or populations living in the same area.