I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of slate (III)
1. : the work of a slater
2. : material used for slating : slate
ordered slating for the roof
3. : the movie-making process of preparing and photographing a slate
original photography is often identified by slating aq W.H.Offenhauser
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of slate (V)
: a verbal or written lashing : a severely critical or censorious attack
a hearty slating always does me good — H.L.Mencken