slates
noun
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A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools
A roofing-tile made of slate.
verb
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To cover with slate.
Example: The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.
To criticise harshly.
Example: The play was slated by the critics.
To schedule.
Example: The election was slated for November 2nd.
To anticipate or strongly expect.
Example: The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.