slate
IPA: sɫˈeɪt
noun
- (uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
- (uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
- (countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
- (countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
- (countable) A record of money owed.
- (countable, chiefly US) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
- An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
- A thin plate of any material; a flake.
- A tablet computer.
- (film) A clapperboard.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive) To cover with slate.
- (transitive, chiefly Britain) To criticise harshly.
- (transitive, chiefly US) To schedule.
- (transitive, chiefly US) To anticipate or strongly expect.
- (transitive, regional) To set a dog upon (a person).
- (transitive) To nominate, appoint, or designate.
- (transitive, film) To record a synchronization mark using a clapperboard.
adjective
- Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
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Examples of "slate" in Sentences
- There are slates in the mountain.
- The purpose is to wipe the slate clean.
- The word slate is linked to the mineral.
- Slate roofs replaced the thatch on some of these.
- Lancaster was slated to be the host of the series.
- The exterior is rendered and the roof is of slate.
- He also cut the slate for the roof and the facade.
- The roofs are slate and tile, and the eaves are wooden.
- I have heard the term slate as many groups as possible.
- The base of the seat is inlaid with slate, to match the floor.
- The slate roof tiled in a decorative pattern of scallops and flowers.
- It's one of the few times we've heard the term slate used since Ballmer briefly showed off
- Headlining the slate is the renewal of acquaintances between No. 5 Florida and in-state rival Miami.
- Second on the slate is the remake of the classic The Seven Samurai ... unbelievably it seems to be going ahead.
- It seems that the term slate is being used more because Apple is rumored to be announcing the iSlate later this month.
- My first few novels, including The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, are fantasy — but the next project on my slate is a YA cyberpunk novel.
- Are you seeing anything within the store to suggest that once the title slate improves you will actually benefit from that kind of a trend?
- The second quarter really we have the title slate to be able to do very well in the second quarter assuming that we are able to get back on track with full shelves of both rental and retail.
- Your choices are very limited: Choose your clips, order them any way you want, choose to add a title slate for the beginning and/or a credit slate for the end and then choose your musical accompaniment if so desired.