lofting

noun

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

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of loft

name

1. A surname.