· (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
Hypernym(s): tablet
· thin layers of rock used for roofing
Synonym(s): slating
Hypernym(s): roofing_material
· a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
Hypernym(s): sedimentary_rock
· a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
Synonym(s): ticket
· designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
Hypernym(s): intend, destine, designate, specify
· enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president"
Hypernym(s): cross-file, register
· cover with slate; "slate the roof"
Hypernym(s): roof