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Meaning of "roofing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ROOFING

roofing  [ˈruːfɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROOFING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Roofing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROOFING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

roofing

List of commercially available roofing material

Roofing material is the outermost layer on the roof of a building, sometimes self-supporting, but generally supported by an underlying structure. A building's roofing material provides shelter from the natural elements, and insulation against heat and cold. The outer layer of a roof shows great variation dependent upon availability of material, and the nature of the supporting structure. Those types of roofing material which are commercially available range from natural products such as thatch and slate to commercially produced products such as tiles and polycarbonate sheeting. Roofing materials may be placed on top of a secondary water-resistant material called underlayment.

Definition of roofing in the English dictionary

The definition of roofing in the dictionary is material used to construct a roof. Other definition of roofing is the act of constructing a roof.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROOFING


astroturfing
ˈæstrəʊˌtɜːfɪŋ
bodysurfing
ˈbɒdɪˌsɜːfɪŋ
briefing
ˈbriːfɪŋ
channel-surfing
ˈtʃænəlsɜːfɪŋ
couchsurfing
ˈkaʊtʃˌsɜːfɪŋ
debriefing
ˌdiːˈbriːfɪŋ
draughtproofing
ˈdrɑːftpruːfɪŋ
kitesurfing
ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ
laughing
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
morphing
ˈmɔːfɪŋ
rustproofing
ˈrʌstˌpruːfɪŋ
showerproofing
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːfɪŋ
smurfing
ˈsmɜːfɪŋ
soundproofing
ˈsaʊndpruːfɪŋ
staffing
ˈstɑːfɪŋ
strafing
ˈstrɑːfɪŋ
surfing
ˈsɜːfɪŋ
understaffing
ˌʌndəˈstɑːfɪŋ
waterproofing
ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ
windsurfing
ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROOFING

rood screen
Roodepoort
roof
roof garden
roof light
roof rack
roof space
roof terrace
roofer
roofie
roofing felt
roofless
rooflessness
rooflike
roofline
roofscape
rooftop
rooftree
roofy
rooibos

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROOFING

ballot-box stuffing
buffing
chuffing
crowd surfing
effing
glue-sniffing
golfing
huffing
huffing and puffing
in the offing
knifing
offing
press briefing
safe surfing
scoffing
shoulder surfing
sniffing
spiffing
spoofing
stuffing

Synonyms and antonyms of roofing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «roofing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROOFING

Find out the translation of roofing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of roofing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «roofing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

屋顶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

techos
570 millions of speakers

English

roofing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تسقيف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кровля
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coberturas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

toiture
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bumbung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dachdecken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ルーフィング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

루핑
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Roofing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lợp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छप्पर घालणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çatı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coperture
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Zadaszenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покрівля
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acoperișuri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στέγες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

takläggning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

taktekking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of roofing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROOFING»

The term «roofing» is very widely used and occupies the 13.330 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROOFING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «roofing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «roofing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about roofing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROOFING»

Discover the use of roofing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to roofing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Roofing, Flashing & Waterproofing
Articles written by the pros will help the worker to properly flash walls and roofs, avoid all common flashing errors, prevent ice dams, shingle a roof valley, lay out three-tab shingles, install a rubber roof and install steel roofing.
‎2005
2
Roofing: Step-by-step Projects
An improperly installed roof can lead to extensive damage. But now homeowners can learn how to do the job right with Smart Guide: Roofing. It shows readers how to install all of the most popular roofing materials correctly and efficiently.
David Toht, 2003
3
Roofing Ready Reckoner
All information is given in both metric and imperial units. This book provides 118 tables, in metric and imperial, for those constructing roofs for new buildings and extensions, using cut roof or truss rafter construction
R. Goss, C. N. Mindham, 2008
4
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing Siding & Trim: ...
"Provides all the information homeowners need in order to maintain, repair, and install all types of roofing, siding and trim"--Provided by publisher.
Chris Marshall, 2008
5
Roofing Handbook
Filling the need for a nuts-and-bolts understanding of this industry comes the second edition of the most comprehensive basic reference on roofing, the Roofing Handbook.
Robert Scharff, Terry Kennedy, 2001
6
Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner: Metric Cutting and Sizing ...
This new edition includes roof timber member design tables, information on warm and cold roofs, their ventilation and insulation, plus detailed drawings for tiling, slating and other roof coverings.
Chris N. Mindham, 2008
7
Roofing & Cladding Systems: A Guide for Facility Managers
This manual has been designed specifically to guide the facility manager in making the best decisions regarding roofing systems replacements, repairs and upgrades.
Robert N. Reid, 2000
8
Essentials of Home Inspection: Roofing
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Carson Dunlop, Carson Dunlop & Associates, 2003
9
Roofing & Siding
Shows how to repair and install roofing and siding, discusses gutters, downspouts, and caulking, and offers advice on selecting materials
Sunset Books, 1994
10
Roofing The Right Way
If you're one of the 23 million families in America whose homes are more than 50 years old, this is definitely a must read... gives you a complete rundown of what to look for when inspecting your roof, what materials are available-there are ...
Steven Bolt, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROOFING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term roofing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Beacon to buy Roofing Supply, expands in key housing markets
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN.O) will buy roofing products distributor Roofing Supply Group in a deal valued at about $1.1 billion, to expand in key housing ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
2
Teva, Restaurant Brands, Mylan, McGraw Hill Financial and Beacon …
Teva, Restaurant Brands, Mylan, McGraw Hill Financial and Beacon Roofing are big market movers. Published July 27, 2015. Associated Press. Facebook0 ... «Fox Business, Jul 15»
3
Police Warn of Roofing Scams
Mike Osborne, managing partner of Advanced Roofing Team Construction, would like the public to know that despite the similarities in the name, his business is ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
4
Roofing company cancels plans to build facility in Moberly
Thursday, GAF Roofing Shingles and Materials announced it has canceled plans to open a new asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in Moberly. «ABC17News.com, Jun 15»
5
Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN) Paul M. Isabella on Q2 2015 …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Beacon Roofing Supply's Fiscal Year 2015 Second Quarter Conference Call. My name is Audrey and I ... «Seeking Alpha, May 15»
6
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Shingle Recycling Program …
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC expands its Shingle Recycling Program making asphalt roof recycling solutions ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
7
2 fire trucks destroyed, $1.5M damage in Capitol Heights 3-alarm fire
Firefighters battled the blaze Monday afternoon at two attached warehouses that housed a roofing company and a bathroom and closet remodelers in the 8700 ... «WJLA, Apr 15»
8
Roofing company employee accused of breaking into Bedford homes
—An employee of a roofing company was arrested after being accused of ... sliding glass door of the home and noted that a roofing crew was working in the area ... «WCVB Boston, Feb 15»
9
After Sunday fire, Borntrager Inc. will return to roofing projects Tuesday
Ryan Borntrager, son of owner Lee Borntrager, said the company plans to continue with its ongoing commercial roofing projects as soon as Tuesday, Feb. 17. «The Elkhart Truth, Feb 15»
10
Beacon Roofing Up on Record Sales; Misses on Q1 Earnings
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN - Analyst Report) reported first-quarter 2015 earnings per share of 26 cents, a 13% decline from 30 cents earned in the ... «Zacks.com, Feb 15»

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