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lofting
In sports, this term describes a specific trajectory where an object is sent high into the air to bypass obstacles or cover distance, carrying a connotation of deliberate height rather than raw power. It is frequently used in golf, soccer, and cricket to describe a high, arching shot.
In technical engineering and shipbuilding, the term refers to a precise drafting process. This specialized usage describes the transition from a small-scale design to a full-scale layout, ensuring that the complex curves of a hull or fuselage are mathematically accurate before construction begins.
Meanings
Examples
He is lofting the ball high over the defenders to reach the striker.
The shipbuilder spent hours lofting the hull lines on the mold loft floor.
Just keep lofting the pebbles into the pond to see where they splash.
I wonder if they are still lofting the templates for the new yacht design.
Stop lofting your voice like that and speak normally.
The athlete was caught lofting the shot put too high for a maximum distance.
They are lofting the heavy beams into place for the new ceiling.
The aircraft designer is currently lofting the fuselage curves for better aerodynamics.