roofing
ˈruːfɪŋ
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Definition of roofing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionthe process of constructing a roof
  • Roofing takes skill and precision to complete.
2.
roof materialmaterial used for covering roofs
  • The roofing was delivered to the construction site.
roofing material

Adjective

1.
constructionpertaining to the process of constructing roofs
  • Roofing techniques have improved over the years.
2.
materialsrelated to materials used for roofs
  • The roofing materials are stored in the warehouse.
roofing material
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  • roofing: material used for covering roofs
    material used for covering roofs

Expressions with roofing

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substance used to cover roofs
The house was renovated using new, durable roofing material.
thick sheet placed beneath shingles to block rain leakage
They rolled roofing paper across the deck before laying shingles.
metal sheets used for covering roofs
The barn was covered with roofing tin.

Origin of roofing

Old English, hrof (roof)

Terms with roofing included in their meaning

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roofing
flat or curved piece used to cover roofs
geology
fine-grained rock used for roofing
slateadj.
material
made from thin gray metamorphic rock used for roofing
roofing
roof made from straw or similar materials
roofing
roof covered with tiles
roofing material
thin piece of wood or other material for covering roofs or walls
roofing
roof made from straw or reeds
roofing
cover a surface with flat stone tiles

Examples of roofing in a sentence

  • Roofing requires both strength and balance.
  • They chose slate as the roofing for the new house.
  • The roofing needs replacement after the storm.
  • Roofing materials are selected for durability.
  • The roofing project was completed on schedule.
  • The roofing tiles were delivered yesterday.

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  1. French:toiture, de toiture, ...
  2. German:Dachdecken, dachdeckerisch, ...
  3. Italian:copertura, per tetti, ...
  4. Spanish:techumbre, de techado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cobertura, de cobertura, ...
  6. Chinese:屋顶施工, 盖屋顶的, ...
  7. Japanese:屋根工事, 屋根葺きの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسْقِيف, تَسْقِيفِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִירוּי, שֶׁקָּשׁוּר לִתְהַלִּיךְ קִרוּי גַּגּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:кровельные работы, кровельный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покрівельні роботи, покрівельний, ...
  12. Hindi:छत निर्माण, छत डालने का, ...
roof
ruːf
rooves
roof: top covering of a building
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Definition of roof - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
building covertop covering of a building
  • The roof of the house needs repairs after the storm..
ceiling cover
2.
transportationthe top part of a vehicle
  • The car's roof was damaged in the storm.
ceiling top
3.
buildinghouse or shelter
  • Everyone deserves a roof over their head.

Verb

1.
constructiontr.cover a building with protective material against weathertr.
  • They roofed the new house last week.
cap cover top
2.
adventureintr.traverse buildings by walking on roofsintr.
  • They roofed across the city at night.
climb scale
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Images of roof

  • roof: top covering of a building
    top covering of a building
  • roof: the top part of a vehicle
    the top part of a vehicle
  • roof: the highest part of a cave or mine
    the highest part of a cave or mine
  • roof: overhanging rock formation
    overhanging rock formation

Expressions with roof

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in a single building or location
The entire family lives under one roof.
become extremely angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he hit the roof.
react with loud excitement, often in a group
The crowd will raise the roof at the concert!
roof falls down suddenly from damage or weight
The roof caves in after the heavy snowstorm.
basic housing or accommodation
They provided a roof over her head until she could afford her own place.
give a great performance causing wild enthusiasm
The band blew the roof off with their final song.

Origin of roof

Old English, hrof (roof)

Examples of roof in a sentence

  • The roof collapsed under the heavy snow.
  • The bus's roof was painted bright red.
  • Snow accumulated on the truck's roof overnight.
  • The storm destroyed the family's roof.
  • They finally have a roof of their own.
  • The miners examined the roof for safety hazards.

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  1. French:toit, couvrir, ...
  2. German:Dach, decken, ...
  3. Italian:tetto, coprire, ...
  4. Spanish:tejado, techar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cobertura, telhar, ...
  6. Chinese:屋顶, 盖屋顶, ...
  7. Japanese:屋根, 屋根で覆う, ...
  8. Arabic:سَقْف, سَقَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּג, לְגַגּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:крыша, крыть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дах, покривати дахом, ...
  12. Hindi:छत, छत डालना, ...

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