: any of the parallel beams that support a roof
1
: one who maneuvers logs into position and binds them into rafts
2
: one who travels by raft
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Colorado River cuts through the dry scenery, providing whitewater rapids sought out by rafters and kayakers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Americans can only hope to not absorb a repeat punch to the gut and watch another nation’s flag raised to the rafters.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026
Addition Financial Arena was filled to the rafters on Saturday as fans turned out in force to welcome a new season of Big 12 basketball.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Mize hopes his jersey will hang from the gym rafters one day.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Colorado River cuts through the dry scenery, providing whitewater rapids sought out by rafters and kayakers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Americans can only hope to not absorb a repeat punch to the gut and watch another nation’s flag raised to the rafters.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026
Addition Financial Arena was filled to the rafters on Saturday as fans turned out in force to welcome a new season of Big 12 basketball.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Rafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rafter. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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