Meaning of the word shingle in English

What does shingle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shingle

US /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/

UK /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/

a rectangular tile, usually made of wood, asphalt, or slate, used in overlapping rows on roofs or walls

Example:

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The roof was covered with wooden shingles.

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We need to replace some broken shingles on the garage.

Synonym:

tile slate clapboard

a mass of small, rounded pebbles or stones, especially on a beach

Example:

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The beach was covered with smooth, grey shingle.

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Walking on the shingle made a crunching sound.

Synonym:

pebbles gravel stones

to cover (a roof or wall) with shingles

Example:

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They plan to shingle the new shed next weekend.

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The old house was shingled with cedar.

Synonym:

roof tile cover