slating

(noun, verb)

noun

1. thin layers of rock used for roofing

Similar word(s): slate

Definition categories: substance

2. a severely critical attack

- the reviewers gave his book a sound slating

Definition categories: communication, criticism

3. the act of laying slates for a roof

Definition categories: act, roofing

Sentences with slating as a noun:

- His new book got a real slating.

verb

1. present participle of slate