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rickety

IPA: /ˈrɪkəti/

KK: /ˈrɪkɪti/

adjective

Definition: Something that is weak or unstable and likely to break or fall apart.

Example: The rickety old chair creaked every time someone sat on it.

ridgepole

IPA: /ˈrɪdʒˌpoʊl/

KK: /ˈrɪdʒpoʊl/

noun

Definition: A horizontal beam at the top of a roof that supports the rafters, or the top pole of a tent.

Example: The carpenter installed the ridgepole to ensure the roof was stable.

rockery

IPA: /ˈrɒkəri/

KK: /ˈrɑkəri/

noun

Definition: A rockery is a garden feature that consists of rocks and plants, often designed to resemble a natural landscape.

Example: The rockery in her backyard was filled with colorful flowers and interesting stones.

roof

IPA: /ruːf/

KK: /ruf/

noun

Definition: The top part of a building that covers and protects it from weather, or the upper surface of something.

Example: The roof of the house needs to be repaired before the rainy season.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a structure that covers or protects something, similar to how a roof covers a building.

Example: They decided to roof the new house with tiles.

roofed

IPA: /ruːft/

KK: /rufd/

adjective

Definition: Having a covering or structure on top, typically to protect from weather.

Example: The house is roofed with tiles to keep it dry during rain.

verb

Definition: To cover a building or structure with a roof.

Example: The house was roofed with tiles to protect it from the rain.

roofing

IPA: /ˈruːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrufɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or materials used to cover the top of a building, providing protection from weather and elements.

Example: The roofing on our house needs to be replaced after the storm damaged it.

roofless

IPA: /ˈruːfləs/

KK: /ˈrufləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a place or situation that does not have a roof, or referring to someone who is without a home or shelter.

Example: The roofless building stood abandoned in the middle of the city.

rooflike

IPA: /ˈruːflaɪk/

KK: /ruf-laɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a roof.

Example: The building had a unique design with a rooflike structure that caught everyone's attention.

roofline

IPA: /ˈruːflaɪn/

KK: /ˈrufˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: The shape or outline created by the top part of a building's roof.

Example: The architect designed a unique roofline that made the house stand out in the neighborhood.

rooftop

IPA: /ˈruːfˌtɒp/

KK: /ˈrufˌtɑp/

noun

Definition: The top surface of a building that covers it and protects it from weather.

Example: They enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the rooftop of the hotel.

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