The word "slat" in literature is portrayed as a remarkably versatile element, spanning tangible items to dynamic actions. It is often used to denote narrow, solid pieces of wood forming parts of buildings or furniture—for instance, the "bed slat" securing a mattress ([1], [2]) or the wooden slat forming a door that filters light ([3], [4]). At other times, the term takes on a more kinetic or even metaphorical role, acting as an instrument of physical impact in phrases like “slat you across the face” ([5]) or featuring in vivid descriptions of bustling environments where its presence enhances the atmosphere ([6], [7]). This breadth of usage underscores the word’s capacity to convey both concrete structure and energetic action in narrative settings.