roofline

American  

[roof-lahyn, roof-] / ˈrufˌlaɪn, ˈrʊf- /

noun

1. the outline of a rooftop.

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Etymology

Origin of roofline

First recorded in 1855–60; roof + line ¹

Example Sentences

The first firefighters arrived by 9:45 a.m. as neighbors watched flames rise 10 to 15 feet above the roofline, surrounded by trees bending in the wind.

From Los Angeles Times

SUVs’ higher ground clearance, taller roofline and commanding sightlines impose a higher center of gravity; longer suspension travel and greater elasticity; and heavier wheels and tires, making them drive like toddlers walk.

From The Wall Street Journal

These, combined with the harsh shadows cast by the roofline, created an opportunity to capture an interesting shape on the bright blue court, then I waited patiently for Rune to play a dynamic shot behind the baseline.

From BBC

“Our footprint is a bit smaller overall, but the essential architecture of the tiers and the roofline and the shape and everything is accurate. By virtue of having real beams that are scarred and aged, it feels more realistic. We wanted the whole thing to feel completely authentic. You want to smell these sets and feel these textures off the screen.”

From Los Angeles Times

Approaching the building from East Mariposa Street, one encounters only the central garden, the Nest’s key gathering space, sloping toward its edges as it traces the roofline of the buildings below.

From Los Angeles Times