shingle
1 of 2nouna thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
Learn more on WikipediaA shingle is a small, flat, rectangular piece of material, typically made of wood, asphalt, or metal, used to cover roofs or walls. Shingles are installed in overlapping rows to help protect the structure from weather, especially rain and snow. They are designed to shed water and provide a durable, weather-resistant surface. Shingles are commonly used for residential roofing due to their affordability, variety of materials, and ease of installation.
- The roof was covered with cedar shingles.
- Workers replaced the damaged shingles on the house.
- Asphalt shingles are common for residential roofs.
- The old church had weathered wooden shingles.
- A storm blew several shingles off the roof.
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
C2- The shingle beach along the Mediterranean coast was dotted with multicolored pebbles.
- The rhythmic sound of waves echoed against the shingle shoreline, creating a soothing ambiance.
- Coastal erosion exposed layers of sediment, forming a shingle bank along the riverbank.
- Seagulls gathered on the shingle shore, searching for food among the scattered pebbles.
- The river's course shifted over time, creating a shingle bar along its newly formed bank.
a small sign, typically outside a professional office, displaying the name and occupation of a practitioner such as a lawyer or doctor
- The lawyer hung a new shingle outside his office.
- The doctor's shingle displayed her specialty in pediatrics.
- He opened a private practice and put up a shingle on the door.
- The old building had several shingles for different professionals.
- The dentist updated the shingle with modern lettering.