: any of the parallel beams that support a roof
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: one who maneuvers logs into position and binds them into rafts
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: one who travels by raft
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
In fact, calmer conditions often made trips more accessible for families and less experienced rafters, according to Bradford.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
With 10 golden rectangular reminders looming in the rafters, the Denver Pioneers made a championship accomplishment seem like a feat before the feat.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But the relentless words of wisdom, and the shouting-to-the-rafters way they’re delivered, soon become tiresome.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
People who like luscious heritage hotels packed to the rafters with stories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
In fact, calmer conditions often made trips more accessible for families and less experienced rafters, according to Bradford.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
With 10 golden rectangular reminders looming in the rafters, the Denver Pioneers made a championship accomplishment seem like a feat before the feat.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But the relentless words of wisdom, and the shouting-to-the-rafters way they’re delivered, soon become tiresome.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rafter
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“Rafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rafter. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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