Meaning & use

Reroof

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To install a new roof on a building, typically replacing an old or damaged one.

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After the storm tore off several shingles, the family had to reroof the entire house.

The contractor estimated it would take three days to reroof the barn.

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"Reroof" is a straightforward compound of "re-" (again) and "roof," common in construction and home-improvement contexts.

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