Looking for the meaning of the word RAFTERS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RAFTERS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rafter
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English ræfter, of Germanic origin; related to raft
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɑːftə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a beam forming part of the internal framework of a roof
Short Definition:beam forming part of internal framework of roof
Examples:- the rafters above his bed
- a vaulted hall with exposed rafters
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