SLATING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does slating mean? 

• SLATING (noun)
  The noun SLATING has 3 senses:

1. thin layers of rock used for roofing

2. a severely critical attack

3. the act of laying slates for a roof

  Familiarity information: SLATING used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SLATING (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Thin layers of rock used for roofing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

slate; slating

Hypernyms ("slating" is a kind of...):

roofing material (building material used in constructing roofs)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A severely critical attack

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Context example:

the reviewers gave his book a sound slating

Hypernyms ("slating" is a kind of...):

criticism; unfavorable judgment (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings)

Sense 3

Meaning:

The act of laying slates for a roof

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("slating" is a kind of...):

roofing (the craft of a roofer)

Derivation:

slate (cover with slate)