Terrace vs. Roof

Terracenoun

A platform that extends outwards from a building.

Terracenoun

A raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides, especially one of a series for farming or leisure; a similar natural area of ground, often next to a river.

Terracenoun

A row of residential houses with no gaps between them; a group of row houses.

Terracenoun

A single house in such a group.

Terracenoun

The standing area at a football ground.

Terracenoun

The roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents. Often used for drying laundry, sun-drying foodstuffs, exercise, or sleeping outdoors in hot weather.

Terraceverb

To provide something with a terrace.

Terraceverb

To form something into a terrace.

Terracenoun

A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure.

Terracenoun

A balcony, especially a large and uncovered one.

Terracenoun

A flat roof to a house; as, the buildings of the Oriental nations are covered with terraces.

Terracenoun

A street, or a row of houses, on a bank or the side of a hill; hence, any street, or row of houses.

Terracenoun

A level plain, usually with a steep front, bordering a river, a lake, or sometimes the sea.

Terraceverb

To form into a terrace or terraces; to furnish with a terrace or terraces, as, to terrace a garden, or a building.

Terracenoun

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

Terracenoun

a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)

Terracenoun

a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face);

Terraceverb

provide (a house) with a terrace;

Terraceverb

make into terraces as for cultivation;

Terracenoun

a level paved area next to a building; a patio

Terracenoun

each of a series of flat areas made on a slope, used for cultivation.

Terracenoun

a flight of wide, shallow steps providing standing room for spectators in a stadium, especially a soccer ground.

Terracenoun

a natural horizontal shelflike formation, such as a raised beach.

Terracenoun

a row of houses built in one block in a uniform style

Terracenoun

an individual house built as part of a row

Terraceverb

make or form (sloping land) into a number of level flat areas resembling a series of steps

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.