Roofing Terms & Definitions. Asphalt: A bituminous waterproofing agent applied to roofing materials during manufacturing. Back Surfacing: Fine mineral matter applied to the backside of shingles to keep them from. sticking. Blisters: Bubbles that may appear on the surface of asphalt roofing after installation.
Symbol(noun) an abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc.
Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Symbolism can take different forms.Generally, it is an object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant. Sometimes, however, an action, an event or a word spoken by someone may have a symbolic value.ommon Examples of Symbolism in Everyday Life. In our daily life, we can easily identify objects, which can be taken as examples of symbol such as the following: 1  The dove is a symbol of peace. 2  A red rose or red color stands for love or romance.