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Noun: slater  sley-tu(r)
  1. 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
     
  2. 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