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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
Throwing the ball well out onto the lane rather than rolling it
The process of converting scale plans or offsets into full-size construction drawings - M -
Also known as skinning A surface is created using a series of curves as profiles
The act of throwing the ball onto the lane instead of rolling it
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
present participle of loft
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
lofting iron
Same as Lofter
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A term in bowling for the playing error of throwing a ball through the air instead of releasing it on the lane's surface
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To propel high into the air
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air, the air; the sky, the heavens
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{n} the highest floor, a convenience
Hugh John Lofting
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
Hugh Lofting
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
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Distance the ball travels before actually making contact with the lane surface
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A suggested term for the highest (loftiest) register: usually referred to as falsetto voice
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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
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is measured by fill power and is the ability of down to fill an empty space
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Unpartitioned living space (one large room) or a space built just below the roof, above a larger room Upper floor of a factory or warehouse
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store in a loft
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That which is lifted up; an elevation
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The thickness and springiness of the batting
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To raise aloft; to send into the air; to strike (the ball) so that it will go over an obstacle
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floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
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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
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The thickness of a soft object when not under pressure
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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"
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An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building
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1 the angle of the clubface relative to the shaft of the club from the frontal plane Example: Typical Drivers have between 9 5 and 11 degrees loft
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To make or furnish with a loft; to cause to have loft; as, a lofted house; a lofted golf-club head
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A gallery or raised apartment in a church, hall, etc
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floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
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Lofty; proud
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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
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A modeling tool that creates surfaces from a series of profile curves
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{f} throw or hit something high into the air (especially a ball)
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kick or strike high in the air; "loft a ball"
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as, an organ loft
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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
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Large open space with high ceilings Typically found in former commercial buildings that were converted to residential
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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
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lay out a full-scale working drawing of the lines of a vessel's hull
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(verb) bend into an arch shape
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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)
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a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept
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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
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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
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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
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propel through the air; "The rocket lofted the space shuttle into the air"
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Is how far the ball travels before actually making contact with the lane surface
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The room or space under a roof and above the ceiling of the uppermost story
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Pitch or slope of the face of a club (tending to drive the ball upward)
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A living space not partitioned into rooms or a small space built above a larger room
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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
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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
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The space above the gridiron floor and below the roof Sometimes used, incorrectly, to include the entire space above the proscenium opening
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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
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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
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a reference to the thickness and resilience of batting A high loft batting is thicker and fluffier than low loft batting
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A floor or room placed above another; a story
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{i} attic, room or storage area under a roof; upper story of a factory or warehouse; gallery in a church; hayloft
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