Definition: A small, thin piece of material, often wood or slate, used to cover roofs or walls in overlapping rows.

Example: The roof was covered with wooden shingles that protected the house from rain.

Definition: To cover a roof or building with thin, flat pieces of material, or to cut hair very short and close to the head.

Example: The workers will shingle the roof before the rainy season starts.

Definition: Describing a surface that is covered or mostly covered with small stones or pebbles, often used in relation to beaches or paths.

Example: The shingly beach was perfect for a quiet afternoon by the sea.

Definition: The quality of being shiny or reflecting light.

Example: The shininess of the new car made it stand out in the parking lot.

Definition: Describing something that gives off light or has a bright appearance.

Example: The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.

Definition: To give off light or to reflect light brightly.

Example: The stars are shining brightly in the night sky.

Definition: A type of perennial herb found in woodlands, known for its shiny leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers.

Example: The shinleaf blooms beautifully in the spring, adding color to the forest floor.

Definition: A thick area filled with small trees and shrubs, often found in certain regions, especially with a lot of shin-oak.

Example: The hikers walked through the shinnery, enjoying the shade provided by the dense growth of trees.

Definition: Something that reflects light and appears bright or glossy.

Example: The shiny car caught everyone's attention in the parking lot.

Definition: A building or shelter used for keeping cattle or livestock.

Example: The farmer built a new shippon to house his cows during the winter.

Definition: A type of marine mollusk that looks like a worm and bores into wood, especially underwater wood like that of ships, causing damage.

Example: The shipworm can weaken the structure of a dock by burrowing into the wooden supports.

Definition: The destruction or loss of a ship, often due to a storm or collision, or the remains of a ship that has been wrecked.

Example: The shipwreck was discovered on the ocean floor after many years.

Definition: To cause a ship to be destroyed or to cause someone on a ship to suffer from a shipwreck.

Example: The storm shipwrecked the vessel, leaving the crew stranded on the island.