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Roof

(n) /ruːf/
Roof

Meaning

The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

Pronunciation

UK ruːf

US ruːf

Example Sentences

  • Many of the names come from the shape of the islands themselves, such as [Mai] [Nha] Island (roof) and [Voi] Island (elephant).
  • Airbnb's first year was very successful for the three founders, it changed their lives that year and kept a roof over their heads, and they only had four hundred guests!
  • Your home has a roof.
  • The roof keeps the rain out.

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