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lofting

The English word “lofting” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From loft + -ing.

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