slating

Plural: slatings

Noun

• thin layers of rock used for roofing
• a severely critical attack
  • "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating"
• the act of laying slates for a roof
• Slates collectively.
• Material for slating.
• A harsh criticism.
• pl. -S the act of one that slates

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)
• present participle and gerund of slate

Examples

• "His new book got a real slating."

Synonyms

slat, slate, scorcher