slating — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Slates collectively.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

2. Material for slating.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. A harsh criticism.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Informal
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   scorcher

   Examples

   His new book got a real slating.

   "Ever been to a meeting before, sir?" "No," said Malone. "Don't know much about it, I expect." "No, I don't." "Well, well, we must expect a slating."

Noun

1. thin layers of rock used for roofing

   Synonyms

   slate

   Broader terms

   roofing material

2. a severely critical attack

   Broader terms

   criticismunfavorable judgment

   Examples

   the reviewers gave his book a sound slating

3. the act of laying slates for a roof

   Broader terms

   roofing