shingle
noun
Pronunciation: ˈʃɪŋɡəl
Definition
A thin, flat piece of wood, asphalt, or slate used in overlapping rows to cover a roof or wall.
Examples
High winds tore a single shingle from the roof during the storm.
They decided to replace the aging cedar shingle roof with modern metal tiles.
The small cabin was clad in weathered shingle siding that blended into the forest.
How to Use shingle
- hang out one's shingle (idiom)
- to open a new professional business or office — "After passing the bar exam, she finally hung out her shingle in the downtown district."
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