What is the meaning of SLATE. Phrases containing SLATE
See meanings and uses of SLATE!Slangs & AI meanings
Later. See you Christian Slater.
Abuse, quarrel.
Away for slates is Irish slang for on the way to success.
Traditionally, at the helm, the watch keeper would record details of speed, distances, headings, etc. on a slate. At the beginning of a new watch the slate would be wiped clean.
Slightly deranged. Also "slate loose."
Vrb phrs. To be a little insane.
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Adv. Later. Rhyming slang on Oscar Slater. [Glasgow use]
Slate is slang for beat or thrash severely. Slate is slang for criticise severely.
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imp. & p. p.
of Slate
a.
Of a slate color.
n.
One who lays slates, or whose occupation is to slate buildings.
n.
A variety of calcite, so called from its slaty structure; -- called also slate spar.
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A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing slates.
v. t.
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
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Intercalated with slate; -- said of a seam of coal.
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The bottom or lower portion of a member or part, as a slate or tile.
v. t.
To cleanse or wipe with a sponge; as, to sponge a slate or a cannon; to wet with a sponge; as, to sponge cloth.
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A shingle; also, a slate for roofing.
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A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
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Of a dark gray, like slate.
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A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
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Any crystalline rock having a foliated structure (see Foliation) and hence admitting of ready division into slabs or slates. The common kinds are mica schist, and hornblendic schist, consisting chiefly of quartz with mica or hornblende and often feldspar.
v. t.
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
v. t.
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
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Thin boards for sheathing, as above the rafters, and under the shingles or slates, and for similar purposes.
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A variety of blue slate.
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