shingle

//ˈʃɪŋɡəl//
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Visual representation of shingle

Noun

shingleSingular
shinglesPlural
1

A thin, flat piece of wood, asphalt, or other material used in overlapping rows to cover roofs or walls.

The roofer replaced the damaged shingles after the storm.

2

A small signboard, especially one hung outside a professional office.

The lawyer hung out her shingle after passing the bar exam.

Synonym

Noun

shingleSingular
shinglesPlural
1

Small rounded pebbles found on beaches, especially as a mass forming a beach.

We walked along the shingle beach, listening to the waves.

Verb

shingleInfinitive
shinglePresent tense
shingledPast tense
shingledPast participle
shinglingPresent participle
shinglesThird-person singular
1

To cover a roof or wall with shingles.

We hired a contractor to shingle the roof of our house.

2

To cut hair very short and tapered at the back of the head.

She asked the hairdresser to shingle her hair at the back.