rafter
/'rɑ:fiə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A structural beam: A rafter is one of a series of sloping, parallel wooden or metal beams that form the primary framework of a roof, supporting the roof deck and its loads.
- A person on a raft: (Less common) A rafter is someone who travels on or navigates a raft, typically on a river.
Verb:
- To fit with rafters: To provide or construct a ceiling or roof with the sloping structural beams known as rafters.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Structural beam):
- The carpenter inspected the old oak rafters for damage.
- A bird had built its nest in the space between the rafters.
- Noun (Person on a raft):
- The experienced rafter guided the group safely down the rapids.
- Verb:
- The builders will rafter the new extension next week.
Advanced Usage
- "Common rafter": A standard rafter that runs from the wall plate to the ridge board in a roof.
- "Hip rafter": A rafter that forms the angle of a hip roof.
- "To be raftered": Describing a space that has exposed roof beams.
- The cozy attic had a beautifully raftered ceiling.
Variants and Related Words
- Rafting (n): The recreational activity of traveling on a river in a raft.
- White-water rafting is a popular summer activity.
- Raftered (adj): Fitted with or characterized by having rafters.
- They dined in the raftered hall.
Synonyms
- Beam: A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used in construction.
- Joist: A parallel beam used to support a floor or ceiling (a horizontal counterpart to a sloping rafter).
- Roof beam: A general term for a beam in a roof structure.
Related Phrases
- From cellar to rafter: Throughout the entire building; from the very bottom to the very top.
- They searched the house from cellar to rafter but found nothing.
Noun
- someone who travels by raft
- one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Verb
- provide (a ceiling) with rafters