Definition of Roof
1. Noun. A protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building.
Specialized synonyms: Curb Roof, Dome, Gable Roof, Saddle Roof, Saddleback, Saddleback Roof, Hip Roof, Hipped Roof, Housetop, Slate Roof, Sunroof, Sunshine-roof, Thatch, Thatched Roof, Tile Roof, Vault
Terms within: Eaves, Roof Peak
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
2. Verb. Provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof.
Generic synonyms: Cover
Derivative terms: Roofer, Roofing
3. Noun. Protective covering on top of a motor vehicle.
Specialized synonyms: Hood
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
4. Noun. The inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space. "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth"
5. Noun. An upper limit on what is allowed. "They established a cap for prices"
Generic synonyms: Control
Specialized synonyms: Glass Ceiling
Derivative terms: Cap
Definition of Roof
1. n. The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon the walls or other uprights. In the case of a building with vaulted ceilings protected by an outer roof, some writers call the vault the roof, and the outer protection the roof mask. It is better, however, to consider the vault as the ceiling only, in cases where it has farther covering.
2. v. t. To cover with a roof.
Definition of Roof
1. Noun. the cover at top of a building ¹
2. Noun. the upper part of a cavity ¹
3. Verb. to cover or furnish with a roof ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Roof
1. to provide with a roof (the external upper covering of a building) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Roof
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1. To cover with a roof. "I have not seen the remains of any Roman buildings that have not been roofed with vaults or arches." (Addison)
2. To inclose in a house; figuratively, to shelter. "Here had we now our country's honor roofed." (Shak)
Origin: Roofed; Roofing.
1. The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon the walls or other uprights. In the case of a building with vaulted ceilings protected by an outer roof, some writers call the vault the roof, and the outer protection the roof mask. It is better, however, to consider the vault as the ceiling only, in cases where it has farther covering.
2. That which resembles, or corresponds to, the covering or the ceiling of a house; as, the roof of a cavern; the roof of the mouth. "The flowery roof Showered roses, which the morn repaired." (Milton)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Roof
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