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shingles
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a thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
A shingle is a small, flat, rectangular piece of material, typically made of wood, asphalt, or metal, used to cover roofs or walls. Shingles are installed in overlapping rows to help protect the structure from weather, especially rain and snow. They are designed to shed water and provide a durable, weather-resistant surface. Shingles are commonly used for residential roofing due to their affordability, variety of materials, and ease of installation.
- The roof was covered with cedar shingles.
- Workers replaced the damaged shingles on the house.
- Asphalt shingles are common for residential roofs.
- The old church had weathered wooden shingles.
- A storm blew several shingles off the roof.
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鹅卵石, 鹅卵石海滩
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
- The shingle beach along the Mediterranean coast was dotted with multicolored pebbles.
地中海沿岸的卵石海滩上点缀着五颜六色的鹅卵石。
- The rhythmic sound of waves echoed against the shingle shoreline, creating a soothing ambiance.
波浪有节奏的声音在卵石海岸线上回荡，营造出一种舒缓的氛围。
- Coastal erosion exposed layers of sediment, forming a shingle bank along the riverbank.
海岸侵蚀暴露了沉积层，沿河岸形成了一个卵石滩。
- Seagulls gathered on the shingle shore, searching for food among the scattered pebbles.
海鸥聚集在卵石岸边，在散落的卵石中寻找食物。
- The river's course shifted over time, creating a shingle bar along its newly formed bank.
河流的走向随着时间的推移而改变，沿着新形成的河岸形成了一条卵石滩。
3
a small sign, typically outside a professional office, displaying the name and occupation of a practitioner such as a lawyer or doctor
- The lawyer hung a new shingle outside his office.
- The doctor's shingle displayed her specialty in pediatrics.
- He opened a private practice and put up a shingle on the door.
- The old building had several shingles for different professionals.
- The dentist updated the shingle with modern lettering.