1. Roofing shingles: These are flat, rectangular pieces of material used to cover a roof. They come in various materials, including asphalt, wood, slate, metal, and tile.
2. Herpes zoster (shingles): This is a viral infection that causes a painful rash with blisters. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.
To understand which definition is intended, you need to consider the context. For example:
* "The roof was covered in shingles." (Refers to roofing materials)
* "My grandmother has shingles and it's very painful." (Refers to the viral infection)
Let me know if you have any other questions.