lofting

See also: Lofting

English

Etymology 1

From loft +‎ -ing.

Noun

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

From loft.

Verb

lofting

  1. present participle and gerund of loft

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