Synonyms for

Slater

Verb / ˈsleɪtɜ: / Another word for slater — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who lays slate.

Synonyms & similar words

woodlouse roofer tiler shingler cladder sider metalworker copper tinsmith

Synonyms by register

Formal

roofer tiler thatcher

Informal

roof guy shingler

Literary

thatched artisan eaves worker

Antonyms

builder carpenter joiner roofer tiler

Common collocations

  • roof slater
  • slate slater
  • experienced slater
  • master slater
  • roofing slater
  • tile slater

Word family

noun slater
verb slate

Usage note

Primarily refers to a person who lays or repairs roofs, especially with slate tiles. Can also refer to a type of woodlouse in some regions.

Example sentences

  1. The slater was hammering the slate into place on the roof.
  2. We needed a slater to repair the damage to our roof.
  3. The slater carefully measured each piece of slate before installing it.
  4. The slater used a special tool to cut the slate to the right size.
  5. My uncle is a slater and he loves his job.

Quotes

  • As I climbed the ladder to the roof, I saw the slater already hard at work.
  • The sound of the slater's hammer echoed through the neighborhood.
  • The slater's craftsmanship was evident in the finished product.

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