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Shingle Definition & Meaning

shingle
noun
  1. building material used as siding or roofing
  2. coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel)
  3. a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g.
verb
  1. cover with shingles; "shingle a roof"

"Shingle" in song lyrics

See how shingle is used in real songs:

  • "are any herds that will help shingle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "asbestos shingle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "presidential roof shingle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "shingle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shingle mean?
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. cover with shingles; "shingle a roof"
What part of speech is shingle?
Shingle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does shingle have?
Shingle has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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