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rafter

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: rafter

1
nv
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
provide (a ceiling) with rafters
2
n
someone who travels by raft
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: rafter
1

n one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Synonyms:
balk, baulk
Type of:
beam
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

v provide (a ceiling) with rafters

Type of:
furnish, provide, render, supply
give something useful or necessary to
2

n someone who travels by raft

Synonyms:
raftman, raftsman
Type of:
traveler, traveller
a person who changes location
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