slate

1. v. t. An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist. Source: opted

2. v. t. Any rock or stone having a slaty structure. Source: opted

3. v. t. A prepared piece of such stone. Source: opted

4. v. t. A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc. Source: opted

5. v. t. A tablet for writing upon. Source: opted

6. v. t. An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes. Source: opted

7. v. t. A thin plate of any material; a flake. Source: opted

8. v. t. A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand. Source: opted

9. v. t. To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe. Source: opted

10. v. t. To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment. Source: opted

11. v. t. To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3. Source: opted

12. n. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate Source: wordnet

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