Lofting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lofting is a noun meaning (mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
Meaning
(mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of loft
- (uncountable) A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats.
- (obsolete) An upper part; ceiling.
Word Forms
- loftings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garret, attic, barring, lacing, ligger, lathing.
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