Definition

Noun 1. The act or process of applying shingles: The craft or work of covering a roof or wall with overlapping shingles (thin, flat pieces of wood, slate, or other material). 2. (Geology) A specific sedimentary structure: A deposit or sediment in which flat pebbles or fragments are uniformly tilted or inclined in the same direction, resembling the overlapping pattern of roof shingles.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Craft):
  • The shingling of the old barn took three days to complete.
  • Proper shingling requires skill to ensure the roof is watertight.
• Noun (Geology):
  • The geologist identified the rock layer as a shingling, indicating strong historical water currents.
  • Shingling in these sediments suggests they were deposited by a flowing river.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to describe the result of the process, not just the action itself (e.g., "The on the cottage was weathered but intact.").
• In geology, is a key indicator for determining paleocurrent direction (the direction of ancient water flow).

Variants and Related Words

• Shingle (noun): A thin, flat piece of material used in overlapping rows to cover roofs and walls.
• Shingle (verb): To cover with shingles.
• Shingled (adjective): Covered with shingles (e.g., a shingled roof).

Synonyms

• (For craft): Roofing, cladding, tiling.
• (For geology): Imbrication (a more technical synonym).

Notes on Different Meanings

The two primary meanings are distinct and belong to different fields (construction/trades and geology). Context is essential to determine which meaning is intended. The geological meaning is a specialized, descriptive term for a specific natural formation.

Noun

1. the laying on of shingles
   • shingling is a craft very different from carpentry
2. (geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction