Lapping and Shingling

Lapping

Lapping noun - A partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member.
Usage example: the lapping of the roofing shingles should be several inches in order to avoid leaks
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Synonyms for Lapping

Shingling and lapping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shingling" instead a noun "Lapping".

Nearby Words: lap, lapped

Shingling

Shingling noun - The laying on of shingles.

Lapping and shingling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lapping" instead a noun "Shingling".

Nearby Words: shingle, shingled, shingly
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