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mold loft

American  

noun

  1. a broad, roofed area where molds and patterns are prepared for construction of a ship or airplane.

Etymology

Origin of mold loft

First recorded in 1705–15

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On its own initiative the company had laid down the new boat's lines in the mold loft, ordered lumber and lead.

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