Shingle Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The shingle oak tree, known for its shiny laurel-like leaves, grew abundantly in the eastern and central United States.
- The homeowners chose to replace their original brick siding with shingles made from the incredibly durable wood of the shingle oak.
- Because shingle oak wood is often used to make shingles in the western states, logging operations have dramatically impacted the tree's natural habitant.
- The Arborist Society reported a decline in the population of the shingle oak, citing deforestation as a leading factor.
- The woodcrafter particularly admired shingle oak trees for the natural resistance to rot and insects that made it ideal for making long-lasting shingles.