rafter meaning

Noun: rafter  rãftu(r)

1. One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
   - balk, baulk [Brit] 
2. Someone who travels by raft
   - raftsman, raftman

Verb: rafter  rãftu(r)

1. Provide (a ceiling) with rafters

Derived forms: raftering, raftered, rafters

See also: raft

Type of: beam, furnish, provide, render, supply, traveler [US], traveller [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Rafter

[Architecture]

One of a series of inclined structural members from the ridge of the roof down to the eaves, providing support for the covering of a roof. For special types of rafters, see binding rafter, common rafter, compass rafter, compound rafter, fly rafter, hip rafter, jack rafter, knee rafter, notched rafter, principal rafter, valley rafter.

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1. she hanged herself from the rafters.
2. when the hell did you say you developed this rafter?
3. rafter was not well received. at first it was just a rustle.
4. the building was carved beams and painted rafters
5. the big rafter is visible in this room