What is the meaning of SLATE. Phrases containing SLATE
See meanings and uses of SLATE!Slangs & AI meanings
Away for slates is Irish slang for on the way to success.
Vrb phrs. To be a little insane.
Adv. Later. Rhyming slang on Oscar Slater. [Glasgow use]
Later. See you Christian Slater.
Slate is slang for beat or thrash severely. Slate is slang for criticise severely.
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."
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Abuse, quarrel.
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n.
Thin boards for sheathing, as above the rafters, and under the shingles or slates, and for similar purposes.
a.
Of a dark gray, like slate.
v. t.
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
n.
A variety of blue slate.
n.
A variety of calcite, so called from its slaty structure; -- called also slate spar.
n.
The bottom or lower portion of a member or part, as a slate or tile.
v. t.
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes.
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Of a slate color.
n.
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.
n.
A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
imp. & p. p.
of Slate
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.
v. t.
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment.
n.
One who lays slates, or whose occupation is to slate buildings.
n.
A shingle; also, a slate for roofing.
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Intercalated with slate; -- said of a seam of coal.
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A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
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A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing slates.
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