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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lofting

/ˈlɒftɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does lofting mean?

noun

The act of lifting or raising something, especially a sail or a flag. In naval architecture, the angle at which a mast is set in relation to the keel of a ship.

Example

"The crew began the process of lofting the sail to catch the wind."

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