: 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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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Not to mention, her massive rock could be spotted no matter how near or far fans were to her suite section, dazzling so bright that ticket holders in the rafters could catch a glimpse!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Apparently, a series of pipes that Booker installed were discovered in the rafters of Beam’s Boston, Kentucky distillery that didn’t actually lead to anywhere or connect to anything.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
His number 35 was retired and hangs in the rafters at Matthews.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The garland was hung from the rafters with care, as were the jeans shorts strung up by the pair.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Not to mention, her massive rock could be spotted no matter how near or far fans were to her suite section, dazzling so bright that ticket holders in the rafters could catch a glimpse!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Apparently, a series of pipes that Booker installed were discovered in the rafters of Beam’s Boston, Kentucky distillery that didn’t actually lead to anywhere or connect to anything.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
His number 35 was retired and hangs in the rafters at Matthews.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Rafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rafter. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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