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Slating Definition & Meaning

slating
noun
  1. thin layers of rock used for roofing
  2. a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating"
  3. the act of laying slates for a roof

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Frequently asked questions

What does slating mean?
thin layers of rock used for roofing a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" the act of laying slates for a roof
What part of speech is slating?
Slating is a noun.
How many definitions does slating have?
Slating has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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