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slatting

/ˈslætɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does slatting mean?

noun

The act of cutting or splitting wood into thin strips, typically for use as fuel or for making shingles. Slatting is also a type of woodcutting technique used to create decorative patterns on wood surfaces.

Example

"The carpenter used a specialized tool to perform the slatting, carefully cutting the wood into thin strips for the fireplace."

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