aloft

aloft [ uh'-LAWFT, uh'-LOFT ]
[ adverb ]

MEANING :
1. (adv.) above the ground or high up
2. (adv.) into the air
3. (prep.) at the top of

USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
They placed the television antenna aloft the roof to get a better reception.

USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
It's Budget day on Wednesday, when Alistair Darling will hold aloft the Chancellor's famous battered briefcase.

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