Associations to the word «Slating»

Wiktionary

SLATING, verb. Present participle of slate
SLATING, noun. Slates collectively.
SLATING, noun. Material for slating.
SLATING, noun. (informal) A harsh criticism.

Dictionary definition

SLATING, noun. Thin layers of rock used for roofing.
SLATING, noun. A severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating".
SLATING, noun. The act of laying slates for a roof.

Wise words

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