Slate - Definition
slate
n 1: (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2: thin layers of rock used for roofing [syn: slate,
slating]
3: a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin
layers
4: a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run
for election to public offices [syn: slate, ticket]
v 1: designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She
was slated to be his successor"
2: enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for
borough president"
3: cover with slate; "slate the roof"