ALL meanings of clean slate
clean slate
C c - noun clean slate a record without dishonour 3
- noun clean slate a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification. 1
- noun clean slate a thin piece or plate of this rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface. 1
- noun clean slate a dull, dark bluish gray. 1
- noun clean slate a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like. 1
- verb with object clean slate to cover with or as with slate. 1
- verb with object clean slate to write or set down for nomination or appointment: the district leader slated for city judge. 1
- verb with object clean slate to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule: The premiere was slated for January. 1
- verb with object clean slate to censure or criticize harshly or violently; scold. 1
- verb with object clean slate to punish severely. 1
- idioms clean slate clean slate, an unsullied record; a record marked by creditable conduct: to start over with a clean slate. 1
- noun clean slate (nautical) a slate on which the courses steered by a ship (and distances run) were recorded, but have been wiped clean after being entered in the log at the end of a watch. 0
- noun clean slate (by extension) a fresh start. 0