aloft
/əˈlɔft/
adverb
- High up in the air; above the ground.
- The eagle held the fish aloft in its talons.
- The kite soared aloft in the strong wind.
- Smoke rose aloft from the chimney.
- In or into the upper part of a ship's rigging (nautical).
- The captain ordered the lookout to go aloft.
- The sailor climbed aloft to repair the sail.
- They stored the extra ropes aloft to keep them out of the way.
adjective
- Situated high up; elevated.
- The aloft platform gave a great view of the valley.
- The aloft position of the flagpole made it visible from far away.
- The aloft nest was safe from predators.