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 roof was covered in slates, protecting the house from the rain and wind. " geology material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bluish-grey colour of most slate. Examples : "The roof was covered in slates, giving the house a classic, gray-blue appearance. " 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 : "Back in the old days, students used slates and chalk instead of notebooks and pens. " stationery education material writing history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A roofing-tile made of slate. Examples : "The house had a beautiful, durable roof made of slates. " 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 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 organization list Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes. Examples : "The builder used slates on the new roof because they were lighter and cheaper than real slate. " material architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin plate of any material; a flake. Examples : "The old paint on the house was peeling off in slates, revealing the wood underneath. " material thing 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 media writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To schedule. Examples : "The election was slated for November 2nd." time plan organization job 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 plan future Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set a dog upon (a person). Examples : "Seeing the thief running away, the farmer slated his dogs upon him. " animal action inhuman Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading