What does lofting mean?
Lofting means (mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working..
Lofting
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working..
Definitions by Sense
- (mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.
- (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.
- present participle and gerund of loft
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- loftings
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