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slate   (TTS Sound)

The noun slate has 4 senses

• slate -- ((formerly) a writing tablet made of slate)


• slate, slating -- (thin layers of rock used for roofing)


• slate -- (a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers)


• slate, ticket -- (a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices)

The verb slate has 3 senses

• slate -- (designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor")


• slate -- (enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president")


• slate -- (cover with slate; "slate the roof")