RAFTER

Rafter

A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members that extend from the ridge or hip to the wall plate, downslope perimeter or eave, and that are designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

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rafter

Noun

  1. One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
  2. flock of turkeys

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A raftsman.

Verb

  1. To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
  2. To furnish (a building) with rafters.
  3. To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.


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