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raf·ter | \ ˈraf-tər 
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\Definition of rafter
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of the parallel beams that support a roof
rafter
noun (2)raft·er | \ ˈraf-tər \
\Definition of rafter (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : one who maneuvers logs into position and binds them into rafts
2 : one who travels by raft
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rafter
nounraf·ter | \ ˈraf-tər \
\Kids Definition of rafter
: one of the usually sloping timbers that support a roof
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The first known use of rafter was before the 12th century
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