shingled

shin·gle

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shing-guh l]
- /ˈʃɪŋ gəl/
- /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡl̩d/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shing-guh l]
- /ˈʃɪŋ gəl/

Definitions of shingled word

noun shingled a thin piece of wood, slate, metal, asbestos, or the like, usually oblong, laid in overlapping rows to cover the roofs and walls of buildings. 1
noun shingled a woman's close-cropped haircut. 1
noun shingled Informal. a small signboard, especially as hung before a doctor's or lawyer's office. 1
verb with object shingled to hammer or squeeze (puddled iron) into a bloom or billet, eliminating as much slag as possible; knobble. 1
idioms shingled hang out one's shingle, Informal. to establish a professional practice, especially in law or medicine; open an office. 1
idioms shingled have / be a shingle short, Australian Slang. to be mentally disturbed, mad, or eccentric. 1

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Origin of shingled

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English scincle, sc(h)ingle < Medieval Latin scindula lath, shingle (Middle English -g- apparently by association with another unidentified word), Latin scandula (Medieval Latin -i- perhaps by association with Greek schíza lath, splinter, or related words)

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Parts of speech for Shingled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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shingled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for shingled

verb shingled

barbered — Simple past tense and past participle of barber.
lapped — (of water) to wash against or beat upon (something) with a light, slapping or splashing sound: Waves lapped the shoreline.
lathed — a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.

noun shingled

certificated — A certificated person has been awarded a certificate to prove that they have achieved a certain level or standard.
graveled — Simple past tense and past participle of gravel.
gritted — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.

All 6 Synonyms of shingled