English dictionary
rafter
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Source: WordNet 3.0
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someone who travels by raft
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A raftsman.
Source: webster1913
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Originally, any rough and somewhat heavy piece of timber. Now, commonly, one of the timbers of a roof which are put on sloping, according to the inclination of the roof. See <i>Illust.</i> of <u>Queen-post</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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provide (a ceiling) with rafters
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To make into rafters, as timber.
Source: webster1913