slater

BrE /ˈsleɪtə/ AmE /ˈsleɪtər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who works as a slater, someone who repairs or installs slate roofs

tejedor de tejas de pizarra, reparador de techos de pizarra

Collocations slater's job

  • He became a slater after leaving school.

    Se convirtió en un tejedor de tejas de pizarra después de dejar la escuela.

2 CRICKET [singular] C1

in cricket, a batsman who is next to bat after the current one; also called 'the not-out batsman'

bateador que entra en juego después del actual

Collocations slater's turn

  • The slater was ready to come in and bat.

    El bateador que entraba en juego estaba listo para entrar y batear.

3 INSECT [singular] B1

a small greyish-brown insect that lives in damp places and feeds on decaying organic matter; also called 'woodlouse'

grieta, animal acuático pequeño

Collocations slater in the garden

  • There were slaters under every stone.

    Había grietas bajo cada piedra.