roofer

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈɹufɚ/
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/ˈɹufɚ/ · /ˈɹʊfɚ/ · /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/

Definition of roofer

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs.
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noun

  1. A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs.
  2. A daredevil who performs stunts on tops of skyscrapers.
    “Ivan, Kirill and Vasilisa are “roofers,” a loose-knit group of insanely non-acrophobic daredevils who scam and sneak their way to the tops of Russia’s highest buildings.”
    “This year, as part of his annual “Troublemaker Award,” the startup mentor and entrepreneur decided to spotlight a Ukrainian stunt-climber -- or, "roofer" -- who struck a blow for his home nation by sticking it to neighboring Russia.”
    ““There aren’t many places in Latin America for the roofer to get on so our main aim was to climb Christ the Redeemer,” he said.”
    “Many people say that I don’t look like roofer, which is really good when I try to get into a building which is really good secured. I started roofing two years ago with some friends.”

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From roof + -er.

Anagrams of roofer

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

Best play reroof 9 points

Hooks

2 extensions · 1 front · 1 back

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