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A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
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The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
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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
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A roofing-tile made of slate.
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A record of money owed.
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Put it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week.
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A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
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Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote.
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An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
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A thin plate of any material; a flake.