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Roof has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

"The storm damaged our roof, so we had to call a repair company immediately."

2

protective covering on top of a motor vehicle

"After buying the convertible, she immediately bought a hard roof to protect herself from the rain during long road trips."

3

the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space

"the roof of the cave was very high"

"I could see the roof of the bear's mouth"

4

an upper limit on what is allowed

"he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"

"there was a roof on salaries"

"they established a cap for prices"

5

The external covering at the top of a building.

"The old tin roof began to leak during the heavy storm, so we needed to replace it immediately."

In plain English: A roof is the top covering of a building that protects it from rain and sun.

"We need to buy new shingles for the roof before the rain starts."

Verb
1

provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof

"The construction crew finally finished roofing the new warehouse last week."

2

To cover or furnish with a roof.

"The construction crew will finish roofing the new community center by next Friday."

In plain English: To roof something means to put a covering on top of it, like placing a lid on a box.

"The storm started to roof over our car before we could run for shelter."

Usage: Use this verb when describing the physical act of placing a covering on top of a building, such as to repair damage after a storm. It is distinct from synonyms like cap or crown because it specifically implies adding protection against weather rather than merely decorating an upper surface.

Proper Noun
1

A Chinese constellation located near Aquarius and Pegasus, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.

"The ancient astronomers traced the path of the moon through the stars known as Roof during their nightly observations."

Example Sentences
"We need to buy new shingles for the roof before the rain starts." noun
"The old roof leaked rainwater during the storm." noun
"We need to replace the tiles on the house roof." noun
"Birds often build their nests under the eaves of the roof." noun
"The storm started to roof over our car before we could run for shelter." verb
See Also
house tin part home femerell semiconvertible snow load hele
Related Terms
house tin part home femerell semiconvertible snow load hele topping out plan headliner lean to barrack lead roofs roofward disroof unroofed slabstone span roof
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
protective covering covering control cover
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
curb roof dome gable roof hip roof housetop slate roof sunroof thatch tile roof vault hood glass ceiling shingle slate

Origin

The word roof comes from Old English hrōf, which originally meant the top or summit of something as well as the sky. It traveled into modern English through Middle English while retaining its core meaning of covering a building.

Rhyming Words
oof boof loof moof poof yoof hoof goof foof woof doof coof proof spoof snoof floof aloof kloof whoof choof
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