HyperDic: aloft

English > 4 senses of the word *aloft*:
ADVERB	all	aloft	at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
	all	aloft	upward
	all	aloft	at or to great height
	all	aloft	in the higher atmosphere above the earth

aloft > pronunciation
Sounds	ahlao'ft
Rhymes	croft ... soft: 6 rhymes with aoft...

English > *aloft*: 4 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	At or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship.
Example	"climbed aloft to unfurl the sail"
Spanish	arriba

English > *aloft*: 4 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	Upward.
Example	"the good news sent her spirits aloft"

English > *aloft*: 4 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	At or to great height; high up in or into the air.
Examples	"eagles were soaring aloft" "dust is whirled aloft"
Spanish	arriba

English > *aloft*: 4 senses > adverb 4
Meaning	In the higher atmosphere above the earth.
Example	"weather conditions aloft are fine"
Spanish	arriba

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