| NOUN | substance | slating, slate | thin layers of rock used for roofing |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | slating | a severely critical attack / attack | |
| act | slating | the act of laying slates for a roof |
| Sounds | sley'tihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | Thin layers of rock used for roofing. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | slate | |
| Broader | roofing material | building material used in constructing roofs |
| Spanish | pizarra | |
| Catalan | llicorella | |
| Meaning | A severely critical attack / attack. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" | |
| Broader | criticism, unfavorable judgment | disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings |
| Meaning | The act of laying slates for a roof. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | roofing | The craft of a roofer |
| Verbs | slate | cover with slate |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact