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Meaning
Noun
●
In Architecture & Roofing:
The
external
covering
at the
top
of a building.
●
The
top
external
level of a building.
●
The
upper
part of a cavity.
●
In Mining:
The
surface
or
bed
of
rock
immediately
overlying
a
bed
of
coal
or
a flat
vein.
●
In Climbing:
An
overhanging
rock
wall.
Verb
●
To
cover
or
furnish
with a roof.
●
To
traverse
buildings
by
walking
or
climbing
across their roofs.
●
To
put
into
prison
, to bird.
●
To
shelter
as if
under a roof.
Name
●
A Chinese
constellation
located
near
Aquarius and Pegasus, one of the 28
lunar mansions
and part of the
larger
Black Turtle.
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
roof
English
rof
Middle English (1100-1500)
hrof
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Rooftop
Tect
Thatch
Ceiling
Imprison
Summit
Related
Balcony
Floor
Canopy
Wall
Skylight
Dome
Tower
Chimney
Building
Exterior
Walls
Deck
Flooring
Facade
Fence
Patio
Basement
Slab
Windshield
Walkway
Bridge
Cladding
FaçAde
Insulation
House
Surface
Floors
Carpet
Interior
Terrace
Awning
Tile
Gutters
Siding
Fireplace
Home
Pavement
Windows
Cornice
Skylights
Mattress
Glass
Glazing
Soffit
Staircase
Gutter
Floorboards
Buildings
Timber
Pipe
Driveway
Fire Escape
Rain Gutter
More
Rhymes
Oof
Doof
Goof
Loof
Yoof
Pouf
Woof
Roof
Hoof
Poof
Proof
Floof
Spoof
Aloof
Shadoof
Reproof
Overproof
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