1slate1 (sleɪt
)
Definitions
noun
- a compact fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the effects of heat and pressure on shale. It can be split into thin layers along natural cleavage planes and is used as a roofing and paving material
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a slate tile
- a roofing tile of slate
- (formerly) a writing tablet of slate
- a dark grey colour, often with a purplish or bluish tinge
- mainly US Canadian a list of candidates in an election
- cinema
- the reference information written on a clapperboard
- informal the clapperboard itself
- See clean slate
- See have a slate loose
- See on the slate
- See wipe the slate clean
verb (tr)
- to cover (a roof) with slates
- mainly US to enter (a person's name) on a list, esp on a political slate
- to choose or destine ⇒
he was slated to go far
- to plan or schedule ⇒
the trial is slated to begin in three weeks
adjective
- of the colour slate
Word Origin
C14: from Old French esclate, from esclat a fragment; see slatC14: from Old French from a fragment; see 1
Synonyms
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criticize,
blast,
pan,
slam,
blame,
roast,
censure,
rebuke,
slang,
scold,
berate,
castigate,
rail against
tear into,
lay into,
pitch into,
take to task,
lambast(e)
flame,
excoriate,
haul over the coals tear (someone) off a strip rap (someone's) knuckles
2slate2 (sleɪt)
Definitions
verb (tr)
informal mainly British - to criticize harshly; censure
- to punish or defeat severely
Word Origin
C19: probably from slateC19: probably from 1
