1. the action of hitting or throwing something high into the air
Usage: sports
2. a method of creating smooth curves in ship or aircraft design
Usage: technical; naval architecture

1. hitting or throwing a ball high into the air
Usage: sports

Examples

• The golfer was lofting the ball over the water hazard.
• She practiced lofting the tennis ball over her opponent.
• The quarterback was lofting passes to his receivers.
• His lofting technique improved his short game significantly.
• The lofting of the shot put it just over the defender’s reach.
• Naval architects use lofting to design hull shapes.
• The lofting process ensures smooth lines in boat construction.