slate in Greek
slate in Greek is σχιστόλιθος, πλάκα, πλακίδιο — slate means a fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
slate in Greek
σχιστόλιθος
Pronounced: schistolithos
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
σχιστόλιθος
Pronounced: schistolithos
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
πλάκα
Pronounced: plaka
(countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
πλακίδιο
Pronounced: plakidio
(countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
What does "slate" mean?
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noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
"The old cottage still has its original slate roof."
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noun A list of candidates or a planned schedule of activities.
"The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election."
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verb To schedule or plan something.
"The movie is slated for release next spring."
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verb To criticize harshly.
"Critics slated the film for its weak script."
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slate in a sentence
- The old cottage still has its original slate roof.
- The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election.
- We have a busy slate of meetings this week.
- The movie is slated for release next spring.
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What is "slate" in Greek?
"slate" in Greek is σχιστόλιθος, πλάκα, πλακίδιο. slate means: A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
How do you pronounce σχιστόλιθος?
"slate" in Greek is σχιστόλιθος, pronounced "schistolithos".
How do you use "slate" in a sentence?
Example: "The old cottage still has its original slate roof." In Greek, "slate" is σχιστόλιθος, πλάκα, πλακίδιο.
Are there other ways to say "slate" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "slate": σχιστόλιθος, πλάκα, πλακίδιο.
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