rafter
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noun \ˈraf-tər\Definition of RAFTER
: any of the parallel beams that support a roof
— raf·tered \-tərd\ adjective
Origin of RAFTER
Middle English, from Old English ræfter; akin to Old Norse raptr rafter
First Known Use: before 12th century
2raft·er
noun \ˈraf-tər\Definition of RAFTER
1
: one who maneuvers logs into position and binds them into rafts
2
: one who travels by raft
Origin of RAFTER
2raft
First Known Use: 1809
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