shingling

• 名词，指由大小均匀、倾斜一致的扁平砾石构成的地质堆积体，也指铺设木瓦（屋顶板）或其他覆盖层于屋顶等表面的过程。

A noun referring to either a geological formation of uniformly tilted flat pebbles, or the process of laying shingles on a roof or other surface.

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1. Geological sedimentC1formalscientific

   A sedimentary deposit in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction, often found in riverbeds or beaches.

   叠瓦状构造

   • The geologist identified a distinct shingling pattern in the riverbed.
   • Shingling in the sediment indicated the direction of ancient water flow.
   • The beach showed clear shingling of flat stones after the storm.

   同义词imbrication

2. Roofing processB2formaltechnical

   The act or process of laying shingles on a roof or other surface.

   铺设屋顶瓦片

   • The crew completed the shingling of the new house in two days.
   • Proper shingling is essential to prevent leaks.
   • He learned the art of shingling from his father.

• 用重叠的矩形瓦片（通常为木、沥青或石板）覆盖屋顶或墙壁。

A verb meaning to cover a roof or wall with overlapping rectangular tiles, typically made of wood, asphalt, or slate.

1. Cover with shinglesB2formal

   To cover a roof or wall with overlapping rectangular pieces of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt.

   铺木瓦

   • The workers shingled the entire roof in two days.
   • They hired a contractor to shingle the new house.
   • He learned how to shingle a roof from his father.