Associations to the word «Slater»

Wiktionary

SLATER, noun. One who lays slates, or whose occupation is to slate buildings.
SLATER, noun. Any terrestrial isopod crustacean of the genus Porcellio and allied genera; a sowbug.
SLATER, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

SLATER, noun. Any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats.

Wise words

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