shingler

noun

shin·​gler -g(ə)lə(r) 

plural -s

: one that shingles: such as

a

: one who shingles especially roofs

b

: a man or a machine that makes shingles

c

: a workman who tends a shingling machine or hammer

d

: a machine for shingling puddled iron

Word History

Etymology

Middle English shyngeler, from shyngel, schingel shingle + -er

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