roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Typically, lightning will strike the antenna or the roofline, then pass through the outer metal shell and through the tires into the ground. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 June 2024 While the design of the all-carbon-composite body is clearly derived from the signature lines of both the Veyron and Chiron, its roofline is lower, the body lighter and more aerodynamic, and that iconic horseshoe grille more imposing. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 Structures along this stretch have a high, curved roofline and provide shade, particularly in dining areas. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024 At just 64 inches, Crown Signia’s roofline is 3 inches lower than the RAV4 SUV that’s Toyota’s best-selling vehicle, and America’s No. 1 non-pickup. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for roofline 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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