Aloft - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈlɔːft|  American pronunciation of the word aloft
Brit.  |əˈlɒft|  British pronunciation of the word aloft

adverb

- at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
climbed aloft to unfurl the sail
- upward
the good news sent her spirits aloft
- at or to great height; high up in or into the air
eagles were soaring aloft
dust is whirled aloft
- in the higher atmosphere above the earth
weather conditions aloft are fine

Extra examples

The balloon stayed aloft for days.

...the ease with which he can hold a ballerina aloft with one hand is awesome...

He emerged, holding a baby aloft.

...the messenger was confronted with a hedge of spears held aloft by the castle guards...

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