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Rafter

Verb / ˈræftɜ: / Another word for rafter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structural support made of wood or metal that runs horizontally along the top of a building's walls and supports the roof

Synonyms & similar words

raftman raftsman baulk balk beam joist support brace truss framework crossbeam lintel strut purlin girder framework skeleton chassis frame structure backbone spine core

Example sentences

  1. The rafter cracked in the middle of the storm.
  2. The builder measured the length of the rafter before cutting it.
  3. The house needed a new rafter to fix the leaky roof.
  4. The rafter was made of strong oak wood.
  5. The weight of the snow caused the rafter to break.

Quotes

  • I am a carpenter of words, woodworking with letters, constructing phrases of elegance, strength and utility. - Ana Claudia Antunes
  • Like rafters, coming out from the eaves, hundreds of little boys, the Martinets, issued forth from the door of the church. - Victor Hugo
  • Happiness is like a roof; it's not the rafters, shingles or boards that count, but how well they're put together. - Source Unknown

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