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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

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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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