lofting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: L AA1 F T IH0 NG
What Does Lofting Mean?
Lofting is used as a noun meaning Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working. It can also mean A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of loft. As a verb, it means To propel high into the air.
Lofting Definition (Noun)
- Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
- A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats.
- An upper part; ceiling.
Lofting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of loft
Verb
- To propel high into the air.
- To fly or travel through the air, as though propelled
- To throw the ball erroneously through the air instead of releasing it on the lane's surface.
- To furnish with a loft space.
Synonyms of Lofting
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Lofting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lofting
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Lofting in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lofting (countable and uncountable, plural loftings)
lofting
Words That Rhyme With Lofting
Origin of Lofting
Origin 1: From loft + -ing.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.