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rafter

2 entries found.
  1. 1rafter (noun)
  2. 2rafter (noun)

Main Entry: 1raf·ter
Pronunciation: \ˈraf-tər\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ræfter; akin to Old Norse raptr rafter
Date: before 12th century

: any of the parallel beams that support a roof

— raf·tered \-tərd\ adjective


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