1. (noun) thin layers of rock used for roofing

• slating

2. (noun) a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

• ticket

1. (noun) (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

• tablet

2. (noun) thin layers of rock used for roofing

• roofing material

3. (noun) a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

• sedimentary rock

4. (noun) a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

• list
• listing

5. (verb) designate or schedule

• designate
• destine
• intend
• specify

6. (verb) enter on a list or slate for an election

• cross-file
• register

7. (verb) cover with slate

• roof

1. (verb) enter on a list or slate for an election

• ticket

2. (verb) cover with slate

• slating
• slating