Slot (?), n. [LG. & D. slot a lock, from a verb meaning to close., to shut, D. sluiten; akin to G. schliessen, OHG. sliozan, OFries. sl�ta, and probably to L. claudere. Cf. Close, Sluice.] 1. A broad, flat, wooden bar; a slat or sloat.
2. A bolt or bar for fastening a door.
3. A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; esp., one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding in it.