slater
Slater (noun) means a person whose job is fitting slates onto roofs. Example: “The slater replaced the cracked tiles after the storm.”
How to use slater
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a roofer who works with slate tiles, or the common small bug also called a woodlouse.
Word forms
slaters plural
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The _____ replaced the cracked tiles after the storm.
Etymology
From Middle English sclater, formed from slate plus -er.
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What does “slater” mean?
The word “slater” means a person whose job is fitting slates onto roofs. In plain terms, either a roofer who works with slate tiles, or the common small bug also called a woodlouse.
How do you pronounce “slater”?
“Slater” is pronounced SLAY-tuh (/ˈsleɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slater” in a sentence?
Here is “slater” used in a sentence: “The slater replaced the cracked tiles after the storm.”
What part of speech is “slater”?
“Slater” is a noun.
Where does the word “slater” come from?
The word “slater” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sclater, formed from slate plus -er.
Is “slater” a common word?
“Slater” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slater” have?
“Slater” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is fitting slates onto roofs.