English Explanatory Dictionary

lofting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
  2. A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats.
  3. An upper part; ceiling.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of loft
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

lofting loftings

Etymology

From loft + -ing.

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