SARKING

Noun

sarking (usually uncountable, plural sarkings)

(chiefly, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, architecture) Wood, felt, or other material placed under the shingles of a roof in order to provide support or insulation; the practice of furnishing roofs with such material; an installation of such material.

Anagrams

• kangris, rakings

Source: Wiktionary


Sark"ing, n. Etym: [From Sark shirt.] (Carp.)

Definition: Thin boards for shealting, as above the rafters, and under the shingles or slates, and for similar purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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