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roofing

/ˈruːfɪŋ/

roofingnoun

roofings

Translations

кровля

The roofing of the house was damaged in the storm.

Кровля дома была повреждена во время шторма.

крыша

The roofing needs to be replaced before winter.

Крыша нуждается в замене до зимы.

Additional translations

покрытие

настил

Definitions

Material used to construct a roof.

The contractor ordered more roofing to complete the new house.

The process or activity of constructing or repairing roofs.

Roofing is a skill that requires both precision and strength.

Synonyms

roofingadjective

/ˈruːfɪŋ/

Used attributively before another noun to describe materials, tools, or work related to roofs.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for use in covering or constructing roofs.

The crew used special roofing nails to secure the shingles.

Synonyms

roofnoun

Definitions

The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

The roof of the house was damaged in the storm.

The top surface of an underground space, such as a cave or tunnel.

Stalactites hung from the roof of the cave.

A maximum or very high level; a figurative upper limit.

After the product launch, demand went through the roof.

The hard inner surface that forms the upper part of the mouth.

The soup was so hot it burned the roof of my mouth.

A dwelling or shelter; a place to live (often used in the phrase "a roof over one’s head").

Everyone deserves a roof over their head.

roofverb

roofing

Gerund

roofed

Past Simple

roofed

Past Participle

roofing

Gerund

/ruːf/

Translations

крыть

They decided to roof the house before winter.

Они решили покрыть дом до зимы.

Additional translations

покрывать

Definitions

To cover a building with a roof.

They decided to roof the new house before winter arrived.

(Sports, informal) To shoot or hit (a ball or puck) high into the goal, especially just under the crossbar.

He roofed the puck over the goalie's shoulder for the winning score.

Synonyms

roofadjective

Definitions

Relating to or situated on a roof; suitable for use on roofs.

They installed roof lights to brighten the attic space.

roofpast participle

Definitions

Provided with or having a roof.

The stadium was fully roofed to allow events in all weather.