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slating

[ sley-ting ]
/ ˈsleɪ tɪŋ /
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noun
the act or work of covering something with slates.
materials for roofing with slates.
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Origin of slating

First recorded in 1565–75; slat(e)1 + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM slating

un·slat·ing, adjective

Words nearby slating

slated, slate gray, slater, slatey, slather, slating, Slatkin, slattern, slatternly, slatting, slaty
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Words related to slating

appoint, assign, choose, decide, draft, elect, elevate, name, present, propose, recommend, submit, suggest, tap, compute, prioritize, register, set up, arrange, organize

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British Dictionary definitions for slating (1 of 2)

slating1
/ (ˈsleɪtɪŋ) /
noun
the act or process of laying slates
slates collectively, or material for making slates

British Dictionary definitions for slating (2 of 2)

slating2
/ (ˈsleɪtɪŋ) /
noun
informal, mainly British a severe reprimand or critical attack
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