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pantile

/ˈpæn.taɪl/

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noun

/ˈpæn.taɪl/C2formal
  • ruКровельная черепица с S-образным поперечным сечением, предназначенная для укладки таким образом, чтобы изгибы соседних плиток перекрывались для защиты от непогоды.

A roofing tile with an S-shaped cross-section, designed to be laid so that the curves of adjacent tiles overlap for weatherproofing.

  1. C1formalbritish

    A type of roofing tile that has an S-shaped cross-section, designed to interlock with adjacent tiles for a watertight seal.

    ruЧерепица

    • The old cottage was roofed with traditional red pantiles.
    • Pantiles are commonly used in regions with heavy rainfall due to their overlapping design.
    • The builder recommended pantiles for their durability and classic appearance.
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  • pantiles' possessive plural form
  • pantile's possessive singular form