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▸ noun:  (uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
▸ noun:  (countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
▸ noun:  (countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
▸ noun:  (countable) A record of money owed.
▸ noun:  (countable, chiefly US) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
▸ noun:  An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
▸ noun:  A thin plate of any material; a flake.
▸ noun:  A tablet computer.
▸ noun:  (film) A clapperboard.
▸ adjective:  Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To cover with slate.
▸ verb:  (transitive, chiefly British) To criticise harshly.
▸ verb:  (transitive, chiefly US) To schedule.
▸ verb:  (transitive, chiefly US) To anticipate or strongly expect.
▸ verb:  (transitive, regional) To set a dog upon (a person).
▸ verb:  (transitive) To nominate, appoint, or designate.
▸ verb:  (transitive, film) To record a synchronization mark using a clapperboard.
▸ noun:  A surname.

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