Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slater
noun
/ˈsleɪ.tər/
Definition
A person who works with slate, particularly in roofing, or a creature related to woodlice that is often found in damp places.
Examples
- The slater carefully arranged each slate tile to ensure proper drainage.
- We found a slater crawling under the old wood in the garden.
Meaning
The term ‘slater’ can refer to either a skilled tradesperson who installs slate roofing or to a common name used in certain regions for the pill bug or woodlice.
Synonyms
- slate worker
- roofer
- pill bug
- woodlice
