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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