roofer
pronunciation
How to pronounce roofer in British English:
UK [ˈru:fə(r)]
How to pronounce roofer in American English:
US [ˈrufɚ, ˈrʊfɚ]
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- Noun:
- a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs
Word Origin
- roofer (n.)
- "one who makes or repairs roofs," 1835, agent noun from roof (v.).
Example
- 1. A roofer listens to this , not his wallet .
- 2. The roofer is patching the roof with metal .
- 3. The complete guide to home roofing installation and maintenance : how to do it yourself and avoid the 60 ways your roofer can nail you .
- 4. The house would be finished by now , save that we had difficulty contracting a roofer .
- 5. For example , a roofer who " signs a contract , takes your money , disappears and won 't fix your roof . That 's a criminal situation . "