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Definition of Roof

1. Noun. A protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building.

2. Verb. Provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof.

3. Noun. Protective covering on top of a motor vehicle.

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"

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. to provide with a roof (the external upper covering of a building) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Roof

1. 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) 3. The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein. Bell roof, French roof, etc. See Plate. Origin: OE. Rof, AS. Hrf top, roof; akin to D. Roef cabin, Icel. Hrf a shed under which ships are built or kept; cf. OS. Hrst roof, Goth. Hrt. Cf. Roost. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Roof

ronte rontes Rontgen rontgens ronts ronyon ronyons roo rood rood

rood-tree roodebok roods rood screen roof (current term) roof (current term) roofed roofer roofers roofie

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