"lofting" meaning in English

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        "Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working."
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        "(mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working."
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        "A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats."
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        "(uncountable) A drafting technique whereby curved lines are generated to be used in plans for streamlined objects such as aircraft and boats."
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        "An upper part; ceiling."
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        "(obsolete) An upper part; ceiling."
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