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British pronunciation
/ɐlˈɒft/

Définition et Signification de "aloft"

aloft
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at or to a great height, especially in the atmosphere or sky

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The drone hovered aloft, collecting data from high above the trees.
Scientists launched a weather balloon to study temperature changes aloft.
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en l'air

up in or into the air
aloft definition and meaning
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The eagle circled aloft in search of prey.
The kite danced aloft in the clear blue sky.
02

up the mast or into the rigging on a ship

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During the storm, the sailor was ordered aloft to furl the sails.
He scrambled aloft to untangle the twisted ropes.
03

en l'air

lifted to a higher state or level
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A sense of triumph carried him aloft after the victory.
Hope rose aloft in her chest as she read the letter.
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overhead or suspended above the ground

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The aloft balloon glowed softly against the evening sky.
Every eye turned toward the aloft banner fluttering in the wind.
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