rafter | ||
1. | [ noun ] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof | |
Synonyms: | baulk balk | |
Related terms: | beam | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 18030 | |
3. | [ noun ] someone who travels by raft | |
Synonyms: | raftman raftsman | |
Related terms: | traveler raft | |
4. | [ verb ] provide with rafters, as of ceilings | |
Related terms: | supply architecture | |
Similar spelling: |
Raftery raftered raptor rapture Raptores rapturous raptorial |