Rafter: meaning, definitions and examples

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rafter

[ ˈrɑːftər ]

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construction

A rafter is one of a series of sloping beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the wall plate, supporting the roof.

Synonyms

beam, joist, truss

Examples of usage

The carpenters were busy installing the rafters on the new house.
The rafter cracked under the weight of the heavy snow.

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bird anatomy

A rafter is a group of turkeys.

Synonyms

flock, group

Examples of usage

A rafter of turkeys crossed the road in front of our car.

Translations

Translations of the word "rafter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caibro

🇮🇳 राफ्टर

🇩🇪 Dachsparren

🇮🇩 kasau

🇺🇦 кроква

🇵🇱 krokiew

🇯🇵 垂木 (taruki)

🇫🇷 chevron

🇪🇸 viga

🇹🇷 çatı kirişi

🇰🇷 서까래 (seokkarae)

🇸🇦 رافدة

🇨🇿 krokev

🇸🇰 krokva

🇨🇳 椽子 (chuánzi)

🇸🇮 špirovec

🇮🇸 sperra

🇰🇿 бөрене

🇬🇪 კედელი

🇦🇿 tira

🇲🇽 viga

Word origin

The word 'rafter' originated from Middle English 'raftere', which in turn came from Old English 'rafter'. The use of 'rafter' to refer to a sloping beam in construction dates back to the 14th century.