Shingle
01
a thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
例
The roof was covered with cedar shingles.
Workers replaced the damaged shingles on the house.
02
小石, 小石の浜
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
例
The shingle beach along the Mediterranean coast was dotted with multicolored pebbles.
地中海沿岸の小石のビーチは、色とりどりの小石で点在していた。
The rhythmic sound of waves echoed against the shingle shoreline, creating a soothing ambiance.
波のリズミカルな音が小石の海岸に反響し、心地よい雰囲気を作り出しました。
03
a small sign, typically outside a professional office, displaying the name and occupation of a practitioner such as a lawyer or doctor
例
The lawyer hung a new shingle outside his office.
The doctor 's shingle displayed her specialty in pediatrics.
to shingle
01
to cover a roof or surface with overlapping shingles or tiles
例
The crew shingled the new cottage with cedar panels.
He spent the weekend shingling the shed's roof.
語彙ツリー
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