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Slating   /slˈeɪtɪŋ/   Listen
Slating

noun
1.
Thin layers of rock used for roofing.  Synonym: slate.
2.
A severely critical attack.
3.
The act of laying slates for a roof.


Slate

verb
(past & past part. slated; pres. part. slating)
1.
Designate or schedule.  "She was slated to be his successor"
2.
Enter on a list or slate for an election.
3.
Cover with slate.



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"Slating" Quotes from Famous Books



... at the Bar, a novel, whether it's a success or not, is not the best bait for briefs,' said Holroyd; 'and besides, if I am to get a slating, I'd rather have it under an alias, don't you see? So the only name on ...
— The Giant's Robe • F. Anstey
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... they had left their guard to go and carouse. At all events the flames had climbed up from the screen and had caught a portion of the roof before the Frenchmen knew that the church was on fire; the smoke was now exchanged for a bright clear flame, which had already found its way through the slating, and the prisoners were halloaing and screaming as loud as they could. We went to the part of the church where the others were, and joined the outcry. The voices of the people outside were now to be heard, for men and women had been summoned by the cry of the church ...
— Poor Jack • Frederick Marryat
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... an evening paper. You have written an article slating the book of a friend. He will feel badly about it, and you will condole with him. He will never know who stabbed him unless I ...
— The Face And The Mask • Robert Barr
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