rafter
/ˈɹæftəɹ//ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/
noun
- 1
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.
- 2
A flock of turkeys.
verb
- 1
To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
- 2
To furnish (a building) with rafters.
- 3
To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.
noun
- 1
A raftsman.
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