slate (Meaning)
slate (n)
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
thin layers of rock used for roofing
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
slate (v)
designate or schedule
enter on a list or slate for an election
cover with slate
slate (v. t.)
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
A prepared piece of such stone.
A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
A tablet for writing upon.
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
A thin plate of any material; a flake.
A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
Synonyms & Antonyms of slate
slate Sentence Examples
- The roof was covered in weathered slate, lending an antique charm to the cottage.
- The chalkboard was made of smooth, black slate, offering a clean surface for writing.
- The geologists discovered a vast slate quarry, containing layers upon layers of rock.
- The blue-gray slate tiles adorned the bathroom walls, creating a tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere.
- The artist used a sharp slate knife to sketch on the stone, capturing the essence of the subject.
- The wine cellar had a slate floor that remained cool and dry, preserving the precious vintage.
- The tombstone was engraved on a large piece of slate, its inscription bearing witness to a life well lived.
- The slate table provided a sturdy surface for outdoor dining, enduring the elements with ease.
- The architect specified a slate roof for the building, valuing its durability and timeless aesthetic appeal.
- The hikers traversed a slippery slate path, their boots gripping for traction on the smooth surface.
FAQs About the word slate
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The roof was covered in weathered slate, lending an antique charm to the cottage.
The chalkboard was made of smooth, black slate, offering a clean surface for writing.
The geologists discovered a vast slate quarry, containing layers upon layers of rock.
The blue-gray slate tiles adorned the bathroom walls, creating a tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere.
