(v. t.) An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin
plates; argillite; argillaceous schist.
(v. t.) Any rock or stone having a slaty structure.
(v. t.) A prepared piece of such stone.
(v. t.) A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc.
(v. t.) A tablet for writing upon.
(v. t.) An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for
the above purposes.
(v. t.) A thin plate of any material; a flake.
(v. t.) A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for
election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised
beforehand.
(v. t.) To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling
slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
(v. t.) To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for
an appointment.
(v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
