roofing (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *roofing*:
NOUN	artifact	roofing	material used to construct a roof
NOUN	act	roofing	the craft of a roofer

roofing > pronunciation
Sounds	ruw'fihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *roofing*: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	material used to construct a roof.
Broader	material	things needed for doing or making something

English > *roofing*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	The craft of a roofer.
Part of	construction, building	The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
Narrower	slating	The act of laying slates for a roof
Broader	trade, craft	The skilled practice of a practical occupation
Spanish	reparación de techos
Verbs	roof	provide a building with a roof

HyperDic: roofing