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Rarerafter
The correct spelling is rafter.
How to pronounce rafter
/ˈɹæftəɹ/
nounIPA: /ˈɹæftəɹ/
Say it like: Raf-ter
The correct spelling is rafter. One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
- 2.A flock of turkeys.
- 3.A raftsman.
verb
- 1.To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
- 2.To furnish (a building) with rafters.
- 3.To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.
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