(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
(uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
(countable) 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.
(countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
(countable) A record of money owed.
(countable, chiefly US) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
A thin plate of any material; a flake.
A tablet computer.
(film) A clapperboard.
(transitive) To cover with slate.
(transitive, chiefly Britain) To criticise harshly.
(transitive, chiefly US) To schedule.
(transitive, chiefly US) To anticipate or strongly expect.
(transitive, regional) To set a dog upon (a person).
(transitive) To nominate, appoint, or designate.
(transitive, film) To record a synchronization mark using a clapperboard.
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.