roof

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹuːf/
/ɹuːf/
/ɹuːf/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The external covering at the top of a building.

Example Sentences
  • The roof was blown off by the tornado.
2 Definition

The top external level of a building.

Example Sentences
  • Let's go up to the roof.
3 Definition

The upper part of a cavity.

Example Sentences
  • The palate is the roof of the mouth.
4 Definition

The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.

5 Definition

(rockclimbing) An overhanging rock wall

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover or furnish with a roof.

2 Definition

To traverse buildings by walking or climbing across their roofs.

3 Definition

To put into prison, to bird.

4 Definition

To shelter as if under a roof.