Meaning & use
Raggle
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A narrow groove cut into masonry or brickwork to hold the edge of a flashing or similar material.
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The roofer cut a raggle along the chimney to insert the lead flashing.
Water was leaking in because the raggle joint had cracked over the years.
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A specialized term from the building and roofing trades, mainly used in British construction contexts.
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