Sentences

slater in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

Slater: a small, terrestrial crustacean of the order Isopoda, commonly known as a pill bug, that has a segmented body and can roll into a ball.

Sample Sentences

  1. The slater scurried across the damp ground, its shell glistening in the morning dew.
  2. In her biology class, she learned that a slater is more commonly known as a pill bug.
  3. After the rain, I often find slaters hiding under the stones in my garden.
  4. The children were fascinated by the tiny slater crawling along the edge of their sandbox.
  5. Slaters play an important role in breaking down organic matter in the soil ecosystem.
  6. The slater scurried across the damp garden soil, searching for food.
  7. In the old barn, we found a slater hiding beneath a pile of rotting leaves.
  8. She carefully placed the slater back outside, ensuring it had a chance to thrive.
  9. As a child, he was fascinated by the way slaters rolled into a ball when disturbed.
  10. The slater's hard shell protects it from predators and harsh environmental conditions.