1 [U] a mass of small smooth stones on a beach or at the side of a river:
a shingle beach / bank
2 [C,U] a small flat piece of wood that is used to cover a wall or roof of a building
3 [C] (AmE) a board with a sign on it, in front of a doctor's or lawyer's office:
He hung out his own shingle (= started a business as a doctor or lawyer).
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