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Roof work
Answer for the clue "Roof work ", 7 letters:
slating
Alternative clues for the word slating
Word definitions for slating in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Slating \Slat"ing\, n. The act of covering with slate, slates, or a substance resembling slate; the work of a slater. Slates, collectively; also, material for slating.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. thin layers of rock used for roofing [syn: slate ] a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" the act of laying slates for a roof
Usage examples of slating.
A large part of the timber is sawed by students at our own sawmill, the plans are drawn by our teacher of architecture and mechanical drawing, and students do the brick- masonry, plastering, painting, carpentry work, tinning, slating, and make most of the furniture.
What he needs to do is drop slating and masonry on to the heads of strolling theatre-goers and diners.