Noun: slater sley-tu(r)
- Any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
"slaters are often found under rocks or fallen logs";
- woodlouse, wood louse
- A roofer who works with slate
"They hired a slater to repair the historic building's roof"
Derived forms: slaters
Type of: isopod
Encyclopedia: Slater, Missouri