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Shingled

usgb/ˈʃɪŋɡld/Volume
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Architecture ContextPlay
Use 'shingled' primarily when discussing buildings, especially traditional or rustic ones. SlideThe cozy cabin was completely shingled with cedar wood.
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Overlapping ImportancePlay
'Shingled' implies a specific arrangement where materials overlap for protection or decoration. SlideA shingled façade can help prevent water damage to the structure beneath.
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Material VarietyPlay
Understand 'shingled' isn’t limited to wood; it can refer to slate, metal, or other materials. SlideThe museum features an intricately shingled slate roof.
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