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单词 pantile
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Definition of pantile in English:

pantile

noun ˈpantʌɪlˈpænˌtaɪl
  • A roof tile curved to form an S-shaped section, fitted to overlap its neighbour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • While the original roof structure was rotten, the pantiles were able to be reused and now greatly enhance the aged appearance of the exterior.
    • Concrete Pantiles are available in a medium format of similar size to our clay pantiles, and offer some savings in material and labour.
    • The pantiles are made in the traditional way with wooden formers to shape the wet clay tiles to form the traditional shape.
    • The restaurant has a fresh farmhouse interior, with cream walls and red pantiles, and boasts an open view of the garden.

Derivatives

  • pantiled

  • adjective
    • We walked down the famous 199 steps, enjoying the gorgeous view of the harbour and pantiled, crowded cottages.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The red, pantiled roofed houses and shops spread like a wild necklace on both sides of the River Esk.
      • This is a blissful vision of Italian arcadia, undulating olive groves, tall cypresses, distant farmhouses with red pantiled roofs and the silhouette of a slender castle tower on the horizon.
      • One of the finest ways to see York is to follow the wall-top walk, with breathtaking views over the pantiled roofs to the Minster.
      • Fishing villages with Venetian-style bell towers and red pantiled roofs cling to the shoreline.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from pan1 + tile, probably suggested by Dutch dakpan, literally 'roof pan'.

 
 

Definition of pantile in US English:

pantile

nounˈpanˌtīlˈpænˌtaɪl
  • A roof tile curved to form an S-shaped section, fitted to overlap its neighbor.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • While the original roof structure was rotten, the pantiles were able to be reused and now greatly enhance the aged appearance of the exterior.
    • The restaurant has a fresh farmhouse interior, with cream walls and red pantiles, and boasts an open view of the garden.
    • Concrete Pantiles are available in a medium format of similar size to our clay pantiles, and offer some savings in material and labour.
    • The pantiles are made in the traditional way with wooden formers to shape the wet clay tiles to form the traditional shape.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from pan + tile, probably suggested by Dutch dakpan, literally ‘roof pan’.

 
 
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