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Clear the shingle

🇬🇧 UK //klɪə ðə ˈʃɪŋɡl// 🇺🇸 US //klɪr ðə ˈʃɪŋɡl//

Meaning of Clear the shingle

Remove small, flat stones from an area or surface.

In simple words: Remove small flat stones from a surface.

Clear the shingle in a sentence

• We need to clear the shingle before planting new flowers.
• They hired workers to clear the shingle along the pathway.
• The homeowner asked if I could help clear the shingle from the driveway.
• It's easier to clear the shingle when it's dry and loose.
• After the storm, we had to clear the shingle washed onto the patio.

How to use Clear the shingle

Use in contexts related to landscaping or construction. Appropriate in neutral discussions about home improvement but may not be suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

clear + object

Memory hint

Imagine a clear beach after someone removes the tiny flat stones, making it perfect for walking.

Related words

Collocations with Clear the shingle

• clear away the shingle
• clear the shingle path
• clear shingle debris
• clear the shingle roof
• quickly clear the shingle

Synonyms for Clear the shingle

• remove
• clear away
• clean
• pick up
• tidy

Common mistakes with Clear the shingle

• Confused with 'clear out the shingle', which implies removing items rather than just the stones.
• Using 'clear' in a context that doesn't imply removing or cleaning.
• Incorrectly using 'shingle' to mean roofing material only; it can also refer to other small stones.

Frequently asked questions about Clear the shingle

What does Clear the shingle mean?

Remove small flat stones from a surface.

What is the definition of Clear the shingle?

Remove small, flat stones from an area or surface.

How do you use Clear the shingle in a sentence?

We need to clear the shingle before planting new flowers.

Can you give another example of Clear the shingle?

They hired workers to clear the shingle along the pathway.

What are synonyms for Clear the shingle?

Common alternatives include remove, clear away, clean, pick up, tidy.

What words go with Clear the shingle?

It commonly pairs with clear away the shingle, clear the shingle path, clear shingle debris, clear the shingle roof, quickly clear the shingle.

What are common mistakes when using Clear the shingle?

Confused with 'clear out the shingle', which implies removing items rather than just the stones. Using 'clear' in a context that doesn't imply removing or cleaning. Incorrectly using 'shingle' to mean roofing material only; it can also refer to other small stones.

How do you pronounce Clear the shingle?

US: //klɪr ðə ˈʃɪŋɡl//, UK: //klɪə ðə ˈʃɪŋɡl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clear the shingle?

Use in contexts related to landscaping or construction. Appropriate in neutral discussions about home improvement but may not be suitable for formal contexts.