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rafter

/ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/

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noun

Sparren

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.

Examples :

"The carpenter climbed the ladder to inspect the rafter for any signs of damage. "

Der Zimmermann stieg die Leiter hinauf, um die Sparren auf Schäden zu untersuchen.

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noun

Truthahnherde

A flock of turkeys.

Examples :

"The farmer watched the rafter of turkeys waddle across the field. "

Der Bauer beobachtete, wie die Truthahnherde über das Feld watschelte.

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verb

Zu Sparren verarbeiten

To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.

Examples :

"The carpenter raftered the large wooden beams for the new roof. "

Der Zimmermann verarbeitete die großen Holzbalken zu Sparren für das neue Dach.

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verb

Mit Sparren versehen

To furnish (a building) with rafters.

Examples :

"The carpenter will rafter the new shed tomorrow. "

Der Zimmermann wird morgen das neue Gartenhaus mit Sparren versehen.

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verb

Pflügen, um die Grasseite jedes Furchen auf einen ungepflügten Grat zu legen

To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.

Examples :

"The farmer raftered the field, creating a ridge of undisturbed grass between the furrows. "

Der Bauer pflügte das Feld und schuf einen Grat aus ungestörtem Gras zwischen den Furchen.

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noun

Flößer

Examples :

"The rafter skillfully guided the raft down the river. "

Der Flößer steuerte das Floß geschickt den Fluss hinunter.

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