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shingling

shingling

9.9
Small flat stones in a layer tilted in the same way
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɪŋɡlɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • The geologist noted clear shingling in the riverbed deposits, with all the pebbles slanting eastward.

Examples

  • Evidence of shingling was found in the ancient delta sediments, revealing the direction of the paleocurrents.

  • The presence of shingling can indicate water flow patterns during the time of sediment deposition.

  • The shingling found in this area is quite unique.

  • Many geologists study shingling for its geological significance.

  • Researchers examined a section of the river where shingling was evident, showing the consistent tilt of the flat pebbles.

  • The layers of shingling discovered in the sedimentary rock provide important clues about the area's geological history.

  • Observing the shingling along the riverbank helped the geologist determine the ancient flow direction of the water.

Synonyms

shingle
vsshingling
  • UK
3 4.6

A mass of small rounded stones that covers part of a beach

is a specific geological deposit of flat pebbles tilted uniformly in one direction

Surface Forms

shingling singular
shinglings plural

Morphology

shingling = shingle (semi-transparent) = shingle + ing

The word is built from 'shingle' + '-ing', but the geological sense is specialized and depends on an analogy with overlapping shingles rather than a fully literal reading.

Etymology

Shingling comes from shingle, the small flat pieces used on roofs, because geologists saw pebbles lying the same way as roof tiles. That's why geological shingling means flat pebbles all slanted and overlapping, showing the direction of past water flow.