Slater

/ˈsleɪ.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who works with slate, especially in roofing or other applications.

The skilled slater installed the new slate roof on the historic building.

A type of insect, also known as a pill bug or roly-poly, which is known for its ability to roll into a ball.

Children often play with slaters they find under rocks during their outdoor adventures.

Derived from Middle English 'slatere', from 'slate' referring to the roofing material.

slater in the garden

Referring to the presence of woodlice in natural environments.

roofing slater

A specialist who deals with slate roofing.

woodlice

An order of crustaceans that includes slaters.

pest

Referring to slaters as they are sometimes considered pests.

A person who is overly cautious or timid.

Don't be such a slater, take some risks!

Someone who lingers or procrastinates.

Stop being a slater and get your work done!