lofting
See also: Lofting
English
editEtymology 1
editNoun
editlofting (countable and uncountable, plural loftings)
- (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.
Etymology 2
editFrom loft.
Verb
editlofting
- present participle and gerund of loft