shingle oak
- noun
- /ˈʃɪŋɡəl oʊk/
- US
:
roble de tejas
- The leaves of the shingle oak are glossy and resemble those of a laurel.
Examples
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Builders in the Midwest once used shingle oak wood to make durable roofing shingles.
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In autumn, the shingle oak displays brilliant red and brown foliage.
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The shingle oak grows well in various soil types.
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Many shingle oaks can be found in the forest.
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In autumn, the shingle oak displays brilliant red and brown foliage.
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The leaves of the shingle oak are glossy and resemble those of a laurel.
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Builders in the Midwest once used shingle oak wood to make durable roofing shingles.
Synonyms
A small tree with shiny leaves that have smooth edges and wood used for roof shingles
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward noun+noun compound: a B1 learner who knows 'shingle' (roofing tile) and 'oak' (tree) can infer it names a type of oak associated with shingles or whose wood is used for shingles. The meaning is compositional and follows common modifier-head patterns in English, so it is immediately derivable from its parts.
Etymology
Shingle oak is named from long ago when builders used the tree's strong wood to make 'roofing shingles', so the name links shingle and oak. The tree also has shiny leaves like a laurel, which helps you picture the small oak.
