slating

Definition of Slating in English :

1. slate, slating

thin layers of rock used for roofing

2. slating

a severely critical attack

Example Sentences:
'the reviewers gave his book a sound slating'

3. slating

the act of laying slates for a roof

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Slating

noun

1.

the act or process of laying slates

2.

slates collectively, or material for making slates

noun

informal, mainly British

a severe reprimand or critical attack

noun

1.

the act of one who slates

2.

slates collectively, as a material for roofing

n.

Slates for covering roofs, walls, or other surfaces.