noun🔗ShareOne 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."The carpenter climbed the ladder to inspect the rafter for any signs of damage. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA flock of turkeys."The farmer watched the rafter of turkeys waddle across the field. "animalgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make (timber, etc.) into rafters."The carpenter raftered the large wooden beams for the new roof. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo furnish (a building) with rafters."The carpenter will rafter the new shed tomorrow. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge."The farmer raftered the field, creating a ridge of undisturbed grass between the furrows. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA raftsman."The rafter skillfully guided the raft down the river. "architecturejobbuildingpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
