English to English noun
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(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate |  | source: wordnet30
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thin layers of rock used for roofing |  | source: wordnet30
3 |
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers |  | source: wordnet30
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a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices |  | source: wordnet30
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An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist. |  | source: webster1913 verb
6 |
designate or schedule |  | Example: He slated his talk for 9 AM She was slated to be his successor
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7 |
enter on a list or slate for an election |  | Example: He was slated for borough president
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8 |
cover with slate |  | Example: slate the roof
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9 |
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe. |  | source: webster1913
10 |
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3. |  | source: webster1913
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