slate

UK
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US
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Übersetzungen

slatesubstantiv
slates
Pl.
UK
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US
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The roof was covered with slate.
Крыша была покрыта шифером.
грифельная доска
The teacher wrote the lesson on the slate.
Учитель написал урок на грифельной доске.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
slateverb
slated
Präteritum
slated
Partizip Perfekt
slating
Gerundium
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The committee slated the meeting for next Thursday.
Комитет назначил встречу на следующий четверг.
The critics slated the new movie for its poor storyline.
Критики раскритиковали новый фильм за слабый сюжет.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
slateadjektiv
more slate
Komp.
most slate
Super.
UK
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US
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Used to describe a dark bluish-gray color; often functions attributively (‘slate roof’, ‘slate dress’).

Definitionen

slatesubstantiv
A fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock that can be split into thin, durable layers, often used for roofing and flooring.
The old cottage had a roof made of slate, which gave it a rustic charm.
A flat piece of slate used for writing on, typically with chalk, especially in the past.
In the 19th century, students often used a slate to practice their writing and arithmetic.
A list of candidates in an election.
The political party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming local elections.
A schedule or list of events, performances, or activities.
The film festival's slate included a variety of international movies and documentaries.
A dark gray or bluish-gray color.
The living-room walls were painted a soothing shade of slate.
A board (often with a hinged clapstick) held in front of a camera at the start of a take to record identifying information and provide a sound-sync clap; a clapperboard.
Before each shot, the assistant camera operator raised the slate and clapped it for synchronization.
In film production, a board (often with a hinged clapper) on which information about a particular take is written; a clapperboard.
Before each shot, the assistant camera operator held up the slate for identification.
slateverb
To schedule or plan something for a particular time.
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
To criticize or censure someone or something severely.
The new movie was slated by the critics for its lack of originality.
To designate or nominate someone for a particular role or position.
She was slated to become the next CEO of the company.
To cover (something, especially a roof) with slates.
They slated the cottage roof last summer to protect it from the heavy rains.
To mark a film or video take by clapping a slate in front of the camera.
The crew slates every scene so the editor can match sound with picture.
slateadjektiv
Of a dark bluish-gray color similar to that of slate rock.
She wore a sleek slate dress to the evening reception.
Made of, containing, or resembling slate rock, especially when referring to building materials.
The house features a sturdy slate roof that has lasted for decades.