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.
- 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.
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