1. Verb
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
2. Verb
Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
3. Verb
A prepared piece of such stone.
4. Verb
A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
5. Verb
A tablet for writing upon.
6. Verb
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
7. Verb
A thin plate of any material; a flake.
8. Verb
A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand.
9. Verb
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
10. Verb
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
11. Verb
To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
12. Noun
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
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