Definition of lofting in English English dictionary
a pattern of plume dispersion in a stable boundary layer topped by a neutral stability layer, in which the upper part of the plume disperses upward while the lower part of the plume undergoes little dispersion
As used in the play of marble games, a shooting technique whereas the player shoots a marble up into the air in a graceful and predetermined arch It is a sophisticated technique used effectively only by the most advanced players
Throwing the ball onto the lane well beyond the foul line; can cause damage to the lane if excessive; can be used to "shorten" the lane which may help with lanes that hook too much for your normal shot
The isolation of a pollutant plume aloft, occurring when the plume is emitted or disperses to a position above a stable layer or temperature inversion lid that inhibits downward dispersion and isolates the plume from lower layers near the ground
born Jan. 14, 1886, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Eng. died Sept. 26, 1947, Santa Monica, Calif., U.S. British-born U.S. author and illustrator. He lived principally in the U.S. from 1912. He is known for his classic children's books about Doctor Dolittle, a chubby, gentle, eccentric physician to animals who learns their language the better to treat them. He originally created the character to entertain his children in letters he sent from the front during World War I. The Story of Dr. Dolittle (1920) won instant success; it was followed by The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle (1922, Newbery Medal), Dr. Dolittle in the Moon (1928), and Dr. Dolittle's Return (1933), among many other volumes
born Jan. 14, 1886, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Eng. died Sept. 26, 1947, Santa Monica, Calif., U.S. British-born U.S. author and illustrator. He lived principally in the U.S. from 1912. He is known for his classic children's books about Doctor Dolittle, a chubby, gentle, eccentric physician to animals who learns their language the better to treat them. He originally created the character to entertain his children in letters he sent from the front during World War I. The Story of Dr. Dolittle (1920) won instant success; it was followed by The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle (1922, Newbery Medal), Dr. Dolittle in the Moon (1928), and Dr. Dolittle's Return (1933), among many other volumes
A loft is the space inside the sloping roof of a house or other building, where things are sometimes stored. A loft conversion can add considerably to the value of a house. = attic
An intermediary space created by the introduction of a slab between floor and ceiling of the room, a passage or wherever it is provided with a maximum clear height of 1 5 mt for storage purposes only
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space lay out a full-scale working drawing of the lines of a vessel's hull kick or strike high in the air; "loft a ball"
1 the angle/cant/slope/pitch/grade of the clubface relative to the shaft of the club from the frontal plane 2 hoist or lift Example: Putters usually have anywhere from 4 to 7 degrees of loft, whereas lob wedges may have as much as 65 degrees 2 She needed to loft the ball over a tree
The angle of the clubface in relation to the ground which dictates the trajectory of the ball as it rises in the air 0 degrees loft is perpendicular to the ground
The angle created as measured from the center of the club face in relation to the hosel bore More simply, it is the angle of the club face as related to the shaft position
The angle, measured in degrees, of the clubhead's face when the club is soled properly Driver lofts typically range from 6 to 12 degrees, fairway woods from 13 to 28 degrees and irons from 18 (2 iron) to 61 degrees (LW)
The thickness of quilt batting High-loft batting, usually made of polyester, is thicker and fluffier and used more often for tied quilts and comforters Low-loft batting is thinner and lies flatter, and is usually more favored by quilters
Describes the thickness of insulation materials High loft is thick and fluffy; low-loft materials are thinner and denser When referring to down, more down means more loft, which means more warmth
The distance the ball travels between time of release and the time it hits the lane A bowler often needs to adjust the loft somewhat to increase or decrease rotation
Portion of the swing usually associated with how far past the foul line the ball travels before it hits the lane; may be modified to increase or decrease the ball's axis of rotation
Base, boss, or cut feature created by lofting (blending) through a series of open or closed profile sketches Options may include the ability to adjust the loft connection points and the magnitude of continuity between adjacent faces of the loft Some systems combine the sweep and loft features into a single function
A loft is an apartment in the upper part of a building, especially a building such as a warehouse or factory that has been converted for people to live in. Lofts are usually large and not divided into separate rooms. to hit a ball very high in golf or cricket. Upper space within a building, often open on one side, used for storage or other purposes (e.g., sleeping loft, hayloft). The term also refers to one of the upper floors in a factory or warehouse, typically undivided by partitions and now often converted to other uses, such as residences or artists' studios. In churches the rood loft is a display gallery above the rood screen (see cathedral), and a choir or organ loft is a gallery reserved for church singers and musicians. In theaters, the loft is the area above and behind the proscenium
The angle of the clubface to the ground The more loft a club has (indicated by how high the number is on the club) the higher the ball goes and the shorter distance it travels