noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flock of turkeys. Examples : "The farmer watched the rafter of turkeys waddle across the field. " animal group nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make (timber, etc.) into rafters. Examples : "The carpenter raftered the large wooden beams for the new roof. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To furnish (a building) with rafters. Examples : "The carpenter will rafter the new shed tomorrow. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A raftsman. Examples : "The rafter skillfully guided the raft down the river. " architecture job building person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
