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
- The contractor carefully selected a beautiful slate tile for the kitchen floor
- The teacher wrote the students' names on the slate board
- The stormy weather had left a layer of slate-colored clouds hanging in the sky
- The company announced a new slate of films to be released next year
- She carefully wiped the slate clean, ready to start fresh with a new project
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