Background for lofts

lofts

/lɔfts/ /lɑfts/

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noun

(except in derivatives) air, the air; the sky, the heavens.

Examples :

"The eagle soared high into the lofts, disappearing amongst the clouds. "

space weather astronomy nature environment

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noun

An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building.

Examples :

"We store our Christmas decorations in the lofts above the garage. "

architecture property building space

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noun

The thickness of a soft object when not under pressure.

Examples :

"To measure the lofts of the different pillows, we let them sit undisturbed for an hour after taking them out of their packaging. "

material quality

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noun

A gallery or raised apartment in a church, hall, etc.

Examples :

"an organ loft"

architecture building

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noun

The pitch or slope of the face of a golf club (tending to drive the ball upward).

Examples :

"The golfer checked the irons in his bag, paying close attention to the different lofts designed to hit the ball varying distances. "

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noun

A floor or room placed above another.

Examples :

"The old factory building was converted into apartments, and many of them had sleeping lofts above the living areas. "

architecture building property

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verb

To propel high into the air.

Examples :

"The golfer lofts the ball high over the water hazard. "

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verb

To fly or travel through the air, as though propelled

Examples :

"The baseball lofts high over the fence, clearing it for a home run. "

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verb

To throw the ball erroneously through the air instead of releasing it on the lane's surface.

Examples :

""Beginners often loft the bowling ball, causing it to go high in the air before slamming onto the lane." "

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verb

To furnish with a loft space.

Examples :

"The homeowner plans to loft the unused attic space to create a new bedroom. "

architecture property