lɔft n. & v. --n. 1
the space under the
roof of a
house,
above the
ceiling of the top
floor; an
attic. 2 a
room over a stable,
esp.
for hay
and straw. 3 a
gallery in a
church or
hall (organ-loft). 4 US an
upstairs room. 5 a pigeon-house. 6
Golf a a
backward slope in a club-head. b a lofting
stroke. --v.tr. 1 a
send (a ball etc.)
high up. b
clear (an obstacle) in
this way. 2 (esp. as lofted adj.)
give a loft to (a golf club). [OE f. ON lopt
air,
sky, upper room, f. Gmc (as LIFT)]