slates
nounUK /sleɪts/
US /sleɪts/
Slates are flat gray rocks that you can write on.
The teacher gave each student a slate to practice writing on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Lists of people chosen for a job or an election.
Both parties announced their slates of candidates.
3. To criticize someone or something strongly.
The coach slates the team for playing badly.
4. Flat pieces of rock used to cover roofs.
The old house had slates on its roof.