- slating
- noun Date: 15th century the work of a slater
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Slating — Slat ing, n. 1. The act of covering with slate, slates, or a substance resembling slate; the work of a slater. [1913 Webster] 2. Slates, collectively; also, material for slating. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slating — The procedure by which law enforcement officials record on the blotter information about an individual s arrest and charges, together with identification and facts about his or her background. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law.… … Law dictionary
slating — [slāt′iŋ] n. 1. the act of one who slates 2. slates collectively, as a material for roofing … English World dictionary
Slating — Slate Slate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Slated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Slating}.] 1. To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe. [1913 Webster] 2. To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slating — /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/ (say slayting) noun 1. the operation of covering with slates. 2. slates collectively. 3. the material for slating …
slating — noun 1. thin layers of rock used for roofing • Syn: ↑slate • Derivationally related forms: ↑slate (for: ↑slate) • Hypernyms: ↑roofing material 2 … Useful english dictionary
slating — /slay ting/, n. 1. the act or work of covering something with slates. 2. materials for roofing with slates. [1565 75; SLATE1 + ING1] * * * … Universalium
slating — slaying. Alys. 200 … Oldest English Words
slating — slat·ing || sleɪtɪŋ n. act of covering with slate (as of a roof); roofing materials, slates; scolding, reprimand sleɪt n. fine grained rock that is easily split into thin layers; writing surface made of slate; shingle made of slate or a… … English contemporary dictionary
slating — 1) salting 2) lasting … Anagrams dictionary
