rooves

English

Etymology

From Middle English rooves, roves, from Old English hrōfas (nominative and accusative plural of hrōf (“roof”)); equivalent to roof +‎ -s.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹuːvz/, /ɹʊvz/
• Rhymes: -uːvz, -ʊvz

Noun

rooves

1. plural of roof
   • 2005, Paul Carter, Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs, Crows Nest: Allen and Unwin, page 39:

     However, helicopter engines are on their rooves, and depending on the sea conditions and how badly they crashed, they can overturn easily.

Alternative forms

• roofs (more common)

Anagrams

• overos