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Rafter

noun
/ˈɹæftəɹ/
Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounOne of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
2.nounA flock of turkeys.
3.verbTo make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
4.verbTo furnish (a building) with rafters.
5.verbTo plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.

Synonyms

balkbaulksedgwicktrussedrafteringjack rafterrakeridgepoleridge beambladeraftsmanfirms

Rhymes With

thereafterhereafteraftersought afterlook afterdraftergrafterchase after
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