1. (

• shingle ,
• shake

) building material used as siding or roofing ;

2. (

• shingle ,

) coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel) ;

3. (

• shingle ,

) a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g. ;

1. (

• shingle

) cover with shingles; "shingle a roof" ;