Slate(v. t.) An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
Slate(v. t.) Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
Slate(v. t.) A prepared piece of such stone.
Slate(v. t.) A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
Slate(v. t.) A tablet for writing upon.
Slate(v. t.) An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
Slate(v. t.) A thin plate of any material; a flake.
Slate(v. t.) A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
Slate(v. t.) To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
Slate(v. t.) To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
Slate(v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
Slated(imp. & p. p.) of Slate
Slating(n.) The act of covering with slate, slates, or a substance resembling slate; the work of a slater.
Slating(n.) Slates, collectively; also, material for slating.
Slating(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Slate
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