slate

Thin layers of rock used for roofing.

A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices.

A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers.

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate.

Cover with slate.

“slate the roof”

Designate or schedule.

“He slated his talk for 9 AM”

“She was slated to be his successor”

Enter on a list or slate for an election.

“He was slated for borough president”