noun Download 🔗Share A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers. Examples : "The geologist used a piece of slate to demonstrate how the rock splits easily into thin layers. " geology material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bluish-grey colour of most slate. Examples : "The roof tiles were a beautiful slate gray. " color material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools Examples : "The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the slate. " stationery writing education material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A roofing-tile made of slate. Examples : "The house had a sturdy roof made of slate, protecting it from the rain. " material architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A record of money owed. Examples : "Put it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week." business finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A list of affiliated candidates for an election. Examples : "Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote." politics government list organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes. Examples : "The roof tiles were made of a dark gray slate, giving the house a classic look. " material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin plate of any material; a flake. Examples : "The roofer used a slate to cover the small gap in the roof. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate. Examples : "The sky was a slate color on that stormy afternoon. " color material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover with slate. Examples : "The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775." material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To criticise harshly. Examples : "The play was slated by the critics." attitude communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To schedule. Examples : "The election was slated for November 2nd." plan time organization business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To anticipate or strongly expect. Examples : "The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever." attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set a dog upon (a person). Examples : "The dog owner slated the dog at the stranger, hoping it would scare him away. " action inhuman animal person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading