What does shingling mean?
noun
The act of covering a roof or wall with overlapping rows of shingles, or a layer of shingles so applied. A technique of overlapping words or phrases in poetry or music.
Example
"The roofer's skillful shingling ensured the house was watertight, and the poet's use of shingling added a musical quality to the verse."
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