rafter

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/ˈɹæftəɹ/ English

Definitions

noun

One 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.
A flock of turkeys.

verb

To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
To furnish (a building) with rafters.
To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.

noun

A raftsman.

Related words

Synonyms

balk baulk sedgwick trussed raftering jack rafter rake ridgepole ridge beam blade raftsman firms purlin ridge pole square roof rooftree

Associated

mantilla rafters criminology eugenic craftsman tails eaves suk dormer moy leander

Rhymes

thereafter hereafter after sought after look after drafter grafter chase after lust after come after

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