lofting

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

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