Uk English Meaning of slate
Slate
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Definitions and Meaning of slate in English
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.
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Slate
(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 c
catalogue,Enter,list,record,schedule,book,card,catalogue,enrol,enrol
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slatch => Slack, slat => Slat, slask => sheath, slashy => slash, slashing => slashing,