n (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
n thin layers of rock used for roofing
n a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
n a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
v designate or schedule
v enter on a list or slate for an election
v cover with slate
v equip or bar with slats
v close the slats of (windows)
n. （旧时学生用以写字的）石板( slate的名词复数 ); 板岩; 石板瓦; 石板色
v. 用石板瓦盖( slate的第三人称单数 )