loft (EN)

noun, verb

noun “loft”

1. an attic or upper floor of a house, often used for storage
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   They stored old furniture in the loft above the garage.
2. a large open living space, often converted from an industrial building
   She lives in a spacious loft in the old warehouse district.
3. the thickness or fluffiness of a soft material like wool or down
   The new sleeping bag has excellent loft to keep you warm.
4. a raised area or gallery in a church or hall, often for seating or an organ
   The choir performed from the loft at the back of the church.
5. (golf) the angle of the face of a golf club that controls the trajectory of the ball
   He chose a club with a higher loft to hit over the trees.
6. (cricket) a shot that sends the ball high into the air
   The batsman scored six runs with a well-timed loft.

verb “loft”

1. to hit or propel something high into the air
   She lofted the ball over the defender and into the net.
2. to soar or fly through the air
   The hot air balloon lofted gently into the sky.