Slate

noun
sleɪt

Noun

  • thin layers of rock used for roofing

    Similar:Slating

  • a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

    Similar:Ticket
    Type of:ListingList

  • a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

  • (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

    Type of:Tablet

Verb

  • designate or schedule

    “He slated his talk for 9 AM”

    “She was slated to be his successor”

    Type of:SpecifyDesignateDestine

  • cover with slate

    “slate the roof”

    Type of:Roof

  • enter on a list or slate for an election

    “He was slated for borough president”

    Type of:Cross-fileRegister

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