Cavity vs. Roof

Cavitynoun

A hole or hollow depression in a solid object.

Cavitynoun

(anatomy) A hollow area within the body.

Cavitynoun

(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

Cavitynoun

Hollowness.

Cavitynoun

A hollow place; a hollow; as, the abdominal cavity.

Cavitynoun

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground);

Cavitynoun

space that is surrounded by something

Cavitynoun

soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

Cavitynoun

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

Roofnoun

The external covering at the top of a building

Roofnoun

The upper part of a cavity.

Roofnoun

(mining) The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.

Roofverb

To cover or furnish with a roof.

Roofverb

To traverse buildings by walking or climbing across their roofs.

Roofverb

(slang) To put into prison for not a short time.

Roofnoun

The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon the walls or other uprights. In the case of a building with vaulted ceilings protected by an outer roof, some writers call the vault the roof, and the outer protection the roof mask. It is better, however, to consider the vault as the ceiling only, in cases where it has farther covering.

Roofnoun

That which resembles, or corresponds to, the covering or the ceiling of a house; as, the roof of a cavern; the roof of the mouth.

Roofnoun

The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.

Roofverb

To cover with a roof.

Roofverb

To inclose in a house; figuratively, to shelter.

Roofnoun

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

Roofnoun

protective covering on top of a motor vehicle

Roofverb

provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof

Roofnoun

the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

Roofnoun

the top inner surface of a covered area or space; the ceiling

Roofnoun

used to signify a house or other building, especially in the context of hospitality or shelter

Roofnoun

the upper limit or level of prices or wages

Roofverb

cover with a roof

Roofverb

function as the roof of

Roof

A roof is the top covering of a building, including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of the building or on uprights, providing protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. A roof is part of the building envelope.