slates

noun

Meaning

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.
A record of money owed.
A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
To cover with slate.
To criticise harshly.
To schedule.
To anticipate or strongly expect.
To set a dog upon (a person).

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