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raft

 

[ ræft ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on water

A flat structure made of pieces of wood tied together, used as a boat or floating platform.

Synonyms

barge, float, pontoon

Examples of usage

  • We went down the river on a raft.
  • The survivors were rescued from the raft.
Context #2 | Noun

in the wilderness

A collection of logs or pieces of wood fastened together for support or transportation.

Synonyms

framework, platform, structure

Examples of usage

  • The explorers built a raft to cross the river.
  • They used a raft to transport the supplies.
Context #3 | Verb

on water

To travel on a raft.

Synonyms

cruise, float, sail

Examples of usage

  • We rafted down the river for a thrilling adventure.
  • They rafted across the lake.

Translations

Translations of the word "raft" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balsa

🇮🇳 बेड़ा

🇩🇪 Floß

🇮🇩 rakit

🇺🇦 пліт

🇵🇱 tratwa

🇯🇵 いかだ

🇫🇷 radeau

🇪🇸 balsa

🇹🇷 sal

🇰🇷 뗏목

🇸🇦 طوف

🇨🇿 vor

🇸🇰 vor

🇨🇳 筏

🇸🇮 splav

🇮🇸 fleki

🇰🇿 сал

🇬🇪 ბორანი

🇦🇿 sal

🇲🇽 balsa

Etymology

The word 'raft' originated from Middle English 'raft', which meant 'a collection of logs'. It is believed to have roots in Old Norse 'raptr', meaning 'log'. The usage of rafts dates back to ancient times when they were used for transportation on water. Over the years, rafts have evolved from simple log structures to more sophisticated designs used for various purposes.

See also: rafter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,605, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.