noun๐ShareA fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers."The geologist used a piece of slate to demonstrate how the rock splits easily into thin layers. "geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe bluish-grey colour of most slate."The roof tiles were a beautiful slate gray. "colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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"The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the slate. "stationerywritingeducationmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA roofing-tile made of slate."The house had a sturdy roof made of slate, protecting it from the rain. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA record of money owed."Put it on my slate โ Iโll pay you next week."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA list of affiliated candidates for an election."Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote."politicsgovernmentlistorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes."The roof tiles were made of a dark gray slate, giving the house a classic look. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA thin plate of any material; a flake."The roofer used a slate to cover the small gap in the roof. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate."The sky was a slate color on that stormy afternoon. "colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover with slate."The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo criticise harshly."The play was slated by the critics."attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo schedule."The election was slated for November 2nd."plantimeorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo anticipate or strongly expect."The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever."attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set a dog upon (a person)."The dog owner slated the dog at the stranger, hoping it would scare him away. "actioninhumananimalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading