1. a groove or channel cut in stone or brick to receive the edge of a roof covering or flashing
Usage: construction; masonry

Examples

• The mason cut a raggle in the brick wall for the roof flashing.
• Water leaked through because the raggle wasn’t properly sealed.
• The roofer inserted the lead sheet into the raggle.
• A well-cut raggle prevents water from entering the building.
• The old raggle needed to be recut and resealed.