roofline
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofline
Example Sentences
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Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen and opened in 1962, the terminal has a dramatic, glass-walled facade with a sloping roofline that recalls a wingspan.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Among them: the rear quarter-lights are masked with graphics that suggest a coupe roofline hiding inside the hatch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Homeowners can replace porous vents with fire-resistant ones designed to keep out windswept embers, and install ember-resistant gutter guards that allow rainwater but stop vegetation from piling up on the roofline.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2025
The car has a fastback roofline and a wide stance, splitting the difference between midsize and compact segments, Kia said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
Ornate carvings of Roman gods decorated the roofline.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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