slate

[US]/sleɪt/
[UK]/slet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of fine-grained rock that can be easily split into thin layers, typically grey in color; a flat piece of this rock used for roofing or flooring
vt. cover (a roof or floor) with slate; criticize severely
adj. of or resembling slate; having a greyish-blue color

Phrases & Collocations

slate roof

slate tile

slate gray

slate blue

clean slate

on the slate

clean the slate

Example Sentences

suits of slate grey .

Can I put this on the slate?

to wipe the slate clean of past mistakes

the slate fell from my hand and broke in two on the hard floor.

the bird's plumage was a mosaic of slate-grey, blue, and brown.

his work was slated by the critics.

London shows are slated for late June.

slated the art history lecture for Thursday afternoon.

Only a skilled workman can split slate into layers.

The nominating committee laid its slate before the board.

make sure that no slates have slipped out of position .

a slate on which the old man scored up vast accounts.

I understand that I am being slated for promotion.

We’re both to blame. Let’s wipe the slate clean and start again.

The 800,000-dollar London 2012 animation is now slated for a reedit.

The party regulars slated the Manhattan district leader for the governorship.

mismatched slate roofs canted at all angles. .

the film has gone the way of all flesh after being slated by the critics.

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