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pantile

pantile

1 9.1
A roof tile with an S-shaped curve that fits over the next tile
  • noun
  • /ˈpæn.taɪl/
  • UK
: teja curva
  • The roof was covered with traditional pantiles.

Examples

  • Workers replaced the broken pantile to prevent rain from leaking in.

  • The old cottage was roofed with traditional pantiles, giving it a distinctive look.

  • Terracotta pantiles are often seen in Mediterranean architecture.

  • He chose red pantiles for the new house.

  • The house was beautifully designed with a colorful pantile roof that complemented the overall architecture.

  • During the renovation, they decided to replace the flat roof with traditional pantile tiles for better insulation.

  • After a heavy storm, the old pantile roofing held up well, keeping the interior dry and safe.

Synonyms

roofing tile
vspantile
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A thin flat or curved piece used to cover the top of a house and keep out rain

is a specific S shaped interlocking roof covering style

Surface Forms

pantile singular
pantiles plural

Morphology

pantile = pan + tile (semi-transparent) = pan + tile

The word clearly denotes a type of tile (tile is obvious), but the contribution of 'pan' (indicating the specific S-shaped or pan-like profile) is not obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Pantile comes from older European words made of pan and tile, where pan suggested a 'pan-like' curved shape. So a pantile is a curved, S-shaped roof tile that fits over its neighbour to keep out rain.