English dictionary

slate

/sl/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
thin layers of rock used for roofing

noun.substance

Synonyms slating

Source: WordNet 3.0
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

noun.substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

noun.communication

Synonyms ticket

Source: WordNet 3.0
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.

noun

Source: webster1913

designate or schedule

verb.cognition

Examples
He slated his talk for 9 AM.

She was slated to be his successor.

Source: WordNet 3.0
enter on a list or slate for an election

verb.social

Examples
He was slated for borough president.

Source: WordNet 3.0
cover with slate

verb.contact

Examples
Slate the roof.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.

verb

Source: webster1913
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.

verb

Source: webster1913