shingle (Meaning)
shingle (n)
building material used as siding or roofing
coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel)
a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g.
shingle (v)
cover with shingles
shingle (n.)
Round, water-worn, and loose gravel and pebbles, or a collection of roundish stones, such as are common on the seashore and elsewhere.
A piece of wood sawed or rived thin and small, with one end thinner than the other, -- used in covering buildings, especially roofs, the thick ends of one row overlapping the thin ends of the row below.
A sign for an office or a shop; as, to hang out one's shingle.
shingle (v. t.)
To cover with shingles; as, to shingle a roof.
To cut, as hair, so that the ends are evenly exposed all over the head, as shingles on a roof.
To subject to the process of shindling, as a mass of iron from the pudding furnace.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shingle
shingle Sentence Examples
- The roofer adeptly replaced the damaged shingle with a fresh one.
- The aging house had weathered shingles that needed urgent repairs.
- The breeze lifted a loose shingle, causing it to flutter erratically.
- The intricate herringbone pattern of the shingles added a touch of elegance to the façade.
- The contractor advised using high-impact shingles for optimal durability against storms.
- The sound of falling shingles alerted the homeowners to a potential roof leak.
- The cedar shingles emitted a pleasant aroma that permeated the attic.
- The fading color of the shingles betrayed the house's age and exposure to the sun.
- The ice dam formed on the roof prevented water from draining properly, resulting in a buildup of shingles.
- The historical building was restored to its former glory, showcasing a meticulous arrangement of antique shingles.
FAQs About the word shingle
building material used as siding or roofing, coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel), a small
dust, colluvium, mold, dirt, alluvium, loess, detritus, silt, gravel, clay
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The roofer adeptly replaced the damaged shingle with a fresh one.
The aging house had weathered shingles that needed urgent repairs.
The breeze lifted a loose shingle, causing it to flutter erratically.
The intricate herringbone pattern of the shingles added a touch of elegance to the façade.
