English Dictionary

An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
Source : opted (142822)  - auto

Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
Source : opted (142823)  - auto

A prepared piece of such stone.
Source : opted (142824)  - auto

A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
Source : opted (142825)  - auto

A tablet for writing upon.
Source : opted (142826)  - auto

An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
Source : opted (142827)  - auto

A thin plate of any material; a flake.
Source : opted (142828)  - auto

A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
Source : opted (142829)  - auto

To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
Source : opted (142832)  - auto

To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
Source : opted (142833)  - auto