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Noun
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(n)
slate
((formerly) a writing tablet made of slate)
S:
(n)
slate
,
slating
(thin layers of rock used for roofing)
S:
(n)
slate
(a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers)
S:
(n)
slate
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ticket
(a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices)
Verb
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(v)
slate
(designate or schedule)
"He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
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(v)
slate
(enter on a list or slate for an election)
"He was slated for borough president"
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(v)
slate
(cover with slate)
"slate the roof"