Definitions for slate
Overview of noun slate
The noun slate has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) slate
((formerly) a writing tablet made of slate)
2. slate, slating
(thin layers of rock used for roofing)
3. slate
(a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers)
4. slate, ticket
(a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices)
Overview of verb slate
The verb slate has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) slate
(designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor")
2. slate
(enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president")
3. slate
(cover with slate; "slate the roof")
