Dictionary Check: slate
"slate" is a valid word!
Scrabble
5
points
Words with Friends
6
points
Definition
noun
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
noun
thin layers of rock used for roofing
noun
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
noun
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
verb
designate or schedule
Example:
"He slated his talk for 9 AM"
verb
enter on a list or slate for an election
Example:
"He was slated for borough president"
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