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rafter

noun verb

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
R
Contains
AF
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)

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Definitions

noun

  1. One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

noun

  1. Someone who travels by raft

verb

  1. Provide (a ceiling) with rafters

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Synonyms

balkbaulk

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