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shed roof

American  

noun

  1. a roof having a single slope.


Etymology

Origin of shed roof

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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Composite libraries are available with a composite arched or slanted roof, while wood libraries generally have a slanted metal shed roof or gable roof.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022

The front gable, tower and a two-story shed roof addition came along in 1898.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2016

The shed roof in March, Cambridgeshire, now boasts about 200 vinyl LPs which cost about £70, and took two days to complete.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2016

It's something cats manage to do on the shed roof, in the rain.

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2014

He crossed half dragging the child and went sorting through tools standing in a barrel under the shed roof.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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