roofline
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofline
Example Sentences
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Consider sacrosanct all those feline contours, the proud hood, the basket-weave grille form, the double-slit headlamps and sloping roofline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
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 ● Sep. 8, 2025
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
“The rapchuck. You know, the old-fashioned thingie where the roofline connects with the abbersnatch.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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