Definition

Noun: 1. A worker who applies shingles to roofs: A person whose occupation is to cover roofs with shingles, which are thin, overlapping tiles or pieces of wood, slate, or other material.

Usage

• The term specifically refers to a skilled tradesperson in the construction industry.
• It is a deverbal noun derived from the verb "to shingle."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• While "shingler" primarily denotes a roof worker, in historical contexts, it could also refer to a worker in a mill that prepares shingles. This usage is now rare.
• The word can be used metaphorically in very specific contexts, though this is uncommon. For example:

Variants and Related Words

• Shingle (noun): A thin, flat piece of material used in overlapping rows to cover roofs or walls.
• Shingle (verb): To cover a surface with shingles.
• Shingling (noun): The process or work of applying shingles.

Synonyms

• Roofer (though "roofer" is a broader term for anyone who installs or repairs roofs, not exclusively with shingles)
• Roofing contractor

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but contrasting roles could include:
  • Demolition worker
  • Roofer specializing in removal (e.g., tear-off specialist)

Noun

1. a worker who shingles roofs