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rafters

/ˈrɑːftəz/

/ˈræftərz/

rafternoun

rafters

/ˈrɑːftə/

/ˈræftər/

Translations

chevron

The carpenter carefully measured each rafter to ensure the roof would be stable.

Le charpentier a soigneusement mesuré chaque chevron pour s'assurer que le toit serait stable.

Additional translations

troupeSens collectif rare en zoologie, pour un groupe de dindes.

radeleurTerme rare pour une personne qui descend une rivière sur un radeau.

Definitions

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

The carpenter carefully measured each rafter to ensure the roof would be stable.

A person who travels on a raft.

The rafter navigated the river with skill, avoiding rocks and rapids.

A collective noun for a group of turkeys.

A rafter of turkeys strutted across the farmyard.

Synonyms

rafterverb

rafters

raftered

Past Simple

raftered

Past Participle

raftering

ing-form

/ˈrɑːf.tər/

/ˈræf.tɚ/

Transitive; chiefly construction. Rare.

Translations

chevronnerDans le domaine de la construction.

The builders raftered the barn with hand-hewn beams.

Les bâtisseurs ont chevronné la grange avec des poutres taillées à la main.

Definitions

To furnish or support (a roof or building) with rafters.

The builders raftered the barn with hand-hewn beams.

Synonyms

roof

roof over

ceiling (verb: to put a ceiling on)

board (as in board over)

frame (as in frame a roof)

rafteradjective

Definitions

Relating to, constituting, or designed for roof rafters.

The carpenter installed the rafter brackets before raising the trusses.