Rafter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɑːftəː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rafter is a noun meaning (collective) A flock of turkeys.
Meaning
(collective) A flock of turkeys.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
- (transitive) To furnish (a building) with rafters.
- (UK, agriculture) To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.
- A raftsman.
- (architecture) 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.
Example Sentences
[…] the pigeons fluttered up to the rafters
Word Forms
- rafters
- raftering
- raftered
Synonyms for rafter
Depending on context, synonyms include baulk, balk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balk, baulk, trussed, raftering, rake, ridgepole.
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