lofting

== English == === Etymology 1 === From loft + -ing. ==== Noun ==== lofting (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 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Verb ==== lofting present participle and gerund of loft === Anagrams === floting