slate
//sleɪt//
Noun
A fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat pieces.
The roof of the old cottage was covered with slate.
A flat piece of slate used as roofing material or for writing on.
The old schoolhouse still has a slate on the wall that students used to write on.
A list of candidates for election or appointment.
The party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
Verb
To cover with slates, especially a roof.
The workers slated the roof of the old cottage.
To schedule or designate for a particular purpose or time.
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
To criticize severely.
The critics slated the new movie for its poor acting.
Adjective
Of a dark bluish-gray color resembling slate rock.
She wore a slate jacket that matched the cloudy sky.