slate
n. fine grained rock that is easily split into thin layers; writing surface made of slate; shingle made of slate or a similar material; list of candidates; greyish blue color v. cover with slate (of a roof, etc.); nominate a candidate for office; propose or list for candidacy; schedule, plan; harshly criticize, denounce, abuse | ||||
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Slate Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Slate
(v. t.)
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
(v. t.)
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
(v. t.)
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
(v. t.)
Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
(v. t.)
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
(v. t.)
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
(v. t.)
A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
(v. t.)
A thin plate of any material; a flake.
(v. t.)
A tablet for writing upon.
(v. t.)
A prepared piece of such stone.
(v. t.)
A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
(v. t.)
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
(v. t.)
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
(v. t.)
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
(v. t.)
Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
(v. t.)
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
(v. t.)
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
(v. t.)
A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
(v. t.)
A thin plate of any material; a flake.
(v. t.)
A tablet for writing upon.
(v. t.)
A prepared piece of such stone.
(v. t.)
A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
| WordNet 2.0 |
slate
Noun
1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
(hypernym) tablet
2. thin layers of rock used for roofing
(synonym) slating
(hypernym) roofing material
3. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
(hypernym) sedimentary rock
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
(synonym) ticket
(hypernym) list, listing
Verb
1. designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
(hypernym) intend, destine, designate, specify
2. enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president"
(hypernym) cross-file, register
(derivation) ticket
3. cover with slate; "slate the roof"
(hypernym) roof
(derivation) slating
Noun
1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
(hypernym) tablet
2. thin layers of rock used for roofing
(synonym) slating
(hypernym) roofing material
3. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
(hypernym) sedimentary rock
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
(synonym) ticket
(hypernym) list, listing
Verb
1. designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
(hypernym) intend, destine, designate, specify
2. enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president"
(hypernym) cross-file, register
(derivation) ticket
3. cover with slate; "slate the roof"
(hypernym) roof
(derivation) slating
| Anagram |
slate
steal
steal
| hEnglish - advanced version |
slate
slate
\slate\ (?), n. [oe. slat, of. esclat a shiver, splinter, f. éclat, fr. of. esclater to shiver, to chip, f. éclater, fr. ohg. sliezen to tear, slit, split, fr. slīzan to slit, g. schleissen. see slit, v. t., and cf. eclat.]
1. (min.) an argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
2. any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
3. a prepared piece of such stone. especially: (a) a thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc. (b) a tablet for writing upon.
4. an artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
5. a thin plate of any material; a flake. [obs.]
6. (politics) a list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand. [cant, u.s.]
similar words(18)
aluminous slate
hone slate
alum slate
mica slate
log slate
drawing slate
bituminous slate
whet slate
chlorite slate
whetstone slate
of a slate
horn slate
hornblende slate
transparent slate
adhesive slate
polishing slate
talc slate
clay slate
slate
\slate\ (?), n. [oe. slat, of. esclat a shiver, splinter, f. éclat, fr. of. esclater to shiver, to chip, f. éclater, fr. ohg. sliezen to tear, slit, split, fr. slīzan to slit, g. schleissen. see slit, v. t., and cf. eclat.]
1. (min.) an argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
2. any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
3. a prepared piece of such stone. especially: (a) a thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc. (b) a tablet for writing upon.
4. an artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
5. a thin plate of any material; a flake. [obs.]
6. (politics) a list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand. [cant, u.s.]
similar words(18)
aluminous slate
hone slate
alum slate
mica slate
log slate
drawing slate
bituminous slate
whet slate
chlorite slate
whetstone slate
of a slate
horn slate
hornblende slate
transparent slate
adhesive slate
polishing slate
talc slate
clay slate
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Elech
Elech = n. a slate, a flag
Elech = n. a slate, a flag
Llech
Llech = n. a flat stone, a flag, a slate, a tablet; a skulk
Llechen
Llechen = n. a flag, a slate
Llechfaen
Llechfaen = n. a slate stone
Slate Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| film and video |
Slate
The identifier placed in front of the camera at beginning of a take.
The identifier placed in front of the camera at beginning of a take.
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Slate
kitau-kov
kitau-kov
Slate Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Slate Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Slate
A fine grained metamorphic rock with well developed bedding planes derived from the slight recystrallization of shale.
A fine grained metamorphic rock with well developed bedding planes derived from the slight recystrallization of shale.
Slate Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Slate
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, , metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low grade regional metamorphism. The result is a foliated rock in which the foliation may not correspond to the original sedimentary layering.
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