slate

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A sheet of slate for writing on with chalk.
  4. Noun.  (countable) A tile made of slate.
  5. Noun.  (countable) A record of money owed.
  6. Noun.  (countable) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
  7. Adjective.  Having the bluish-grey/gray colour/color of slate.
  8. Verb.  To cover with slate.
  9. Verb.  (chiefly, British) To criticise harshly.
  10. Verb.  (chiefly, US) To schedule.
  11. Verb.  (chiefly, US) To destine or strongly expect.
  12. Verb.  To punish severely.

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