Definition of Slate

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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.
  

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

Anagram
slate
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 

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Elech
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.

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Slate
kitau-kov


Slate Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

RGB Colours
SlateBlue
RGB: 106;90;205
Hex: 6A5ACD
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SlateBlue1
RGB: 131;111;255
Hex: 836FFF
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SlateBlue2
RGB: 122;103;238
Hex: 7A67EE
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SlateBlue3
RGB: 105;89;205
Hex: 6959CD
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SlateBlue4
RGB: 71;60;139
Hex: 473C8B
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SlateGray
RGB: 112;128;144
Hex:
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SlateGray1
RGB: 198;226;255
Hex: C6E2FF
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SlateGray2
RGB: 185;211;238
Hex: B9D3EE
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SlateGray3
RGB: 159;182;205
Hex: 9FB6CD
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SlateGray4
RGB: 108;123;139
Hex: 6C7B8B
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SlateGrey
RGB: 112;128;144
Hex:
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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.


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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