slates

Noun

• (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
• thin layers of rock used for roofing
• a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
• a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
• plural of slate

Verb

• designate or schedule
• enter on a list or slate for an election
• cover with slate
• equip or bar with slats
• close the slats of (windows)
• third-person singular simple present indicative of slate

Synonyms

slat, slate, slating, ticket