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shin·gle
 shingle
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- pronunciation:
- shIng
g
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin, flat piece of wood or other building material that is attached in overlapping rows to cover the roof or sides of a building.
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a small outdoor sign that indicates the office of a doctor, lawyer, or other professional person.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shingles, shingling, shingled |
| definition: |
to cover with shingles.
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| derivation: |
shingler (n.) |
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