lofting

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
See also: Lofting

English

[edit]

Etymology 1

[edit]

From loft +‎ -ing.

Noun

[edit]

lofting (countable and uncountable, plural loftings)

  1. (mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
  2. (uncountable) A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats.
  3. (obsolete) An upper part; ceiling.

Etymology 2

[edit]

From loft.

Verb

[edit]

lofting

  1. present participle and gerund of loft

Anagrams

[edit]