roof Sentence Examples
- The heavy snowfall weighed down on the roof, threatening to cave it in.
- The towering castle boasted an intricate stone roof adorned with gargoyles.
- The thatched roof of the cottage provided shelter and insulation from the elements.
- The construction crew ensured that the roof was waterproof and durable.
- The sunlight streamed through the skylight, illuminating the room beneath the roof.
- The leaking roof caused water damage to the interior of the house.
- The roof garden offered a tranquil oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
- The sloping roof allowed rainwater to drain easily, preventing leaks.
- The panoramic view from the rooftop terrace was breathtaking.
- The vaulted roof of the cathedral created an awe-inspiring sense of space and grandeur.
roof Meaning
roof (n)
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space
an upper limit on what is allowed
roof (v)
provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof
roof (n.)
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 surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.
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.
roof (v. t.)
To cover with a roof.
To inclose in a house; figuratively, to shelter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of roof
FAQs About the word roof
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building, protective covering on top of a motor vehicle, the inner top surface of a covered area or holl
ceiling, tent,canopy, awning,dome, cover, umbrella, pavilion, bower,shelter
eject, eject,evict, evict,
The heavy snowfall weighed down on the roof, threatening to cave it in.
The towering castle boasted an intricate stone roof adorned with gargoyles.
The thatched roof of the cottage provided shelter and insulation from the elements.
The construction crew ensured that the roof was waterproof and durable.
