slate

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(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
designate or schedule
enter on a list or slate for an election
cover with slate
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates
Any rock or stone having a slaty structure
A prepared piece of such stone
A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc
A tablet for writing upon
An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes
A thin plate of any material
A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election
To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate
To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment
To set a dog upon
Residential area (city, town, village) in Germany in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Residential area (city, town, village) in Latvia in Jekabpils
Residential area (city, town, village) in Morocco in Souss-Massa-Dr,a
Residential area (city, town, village) in the United States of America (USA) in Virginia
Residential area (city, town, village) in the United States of America (USA) in West Virginia

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