ALOFT

aloft

(adverb) in the higher atmosphere above the earth; “weather conditions aloft are fine”

aloft

(adverb) at or to great height; high up in or into the air; “eagles were soaring aloft”; “dust is whirled aloft”

aloft

(adverb) upward; “the good news sent her spirits aloft”

aloft

(adverb) at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship; “climbed aloft to unfurl the sail”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

aloft (comparative more aloft, superlative most aloft)

At, to, or in the air or sky.

Above, overhead, in a high place; up.

(nautical) In the top, at the masthead, or on the higher yards or rigging.

Anagrams

• float, flota

Source: Wiktionary

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A*loft", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + loft, which properly meant air. See Loft.]

1. On high; in the air; high above the ground. "He steers his flight aloft." Milton.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: In the top; at the mast head, or on the higher yards or rigging; overhead; hence (Fig. and Colloq.), in or to heaven.

A*loft", prep.

Definition: Above; on top of. [Obs.] Fresh waters run aloft the sea. Holland.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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