roof

//ruːf//
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Visual representation of roof

Noun

roofSingular
roofsPlural
1

The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

The roof of the house was damaged in the storm.

2

The top inner surface of a covered area or space; the ceiling

The roof of the cave was covered with beautiful crystals.

3

The upper limit or highest point of something

The roof of his ambition was to become a manager.

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Verb

1

To cover with or as if with a roof

They roofed the house with tiles.

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