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noun roof·ing \ˈrü-fiŋ, ˈru̇-\

Definition of roofing

  1. :  material for a roof

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Examples of roofing in a sentence

  1. asphalt shingles used for roofing

  2. He did some roofing in the summer.

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15th century

ROOFING Defined for English Language Learners

roofing

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noun roof·ing \ˈrü-fiŋ, ˈru̇-\

Definition of roofing for English Language Learners

  • : material that is used for building or repairing a roof

  • : the work of building or repairing roofs

ROOFING Defined for Kids

roofing

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noun roof·ing \ˈrü-fiŋ, ˈru̇-\

Definition of roofing for Students

  1. :  material for a roof

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  1. Spanish Central: Translation of roofing Nglish: Translation of roofing for Spanish speakers

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