SLATE

Dec 19, 2022

Noun: a fine-grained grey, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat plates

Noun: a flat plate of slate formerly used for writing on in schools

Noun: a bluish-grey colour

Noun: a list of candidates for election to a post or office, typically a group sharing a set of political views

Noun: a board showing the identifying details of a take in a film, held in front of the camera at the beginning and end of the take

Verb: cover (something, especially a roof) with slates

Verb: criticize severely

Verb: schedule; plan

Verb: identify (a take in a film) using a slate