rafter
Rafter (noun) means one of the angled wooden beams that hold up a roof.
noun
1
One of the angled wooden beams that hold up a roof.
2
A group of turkeys.
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Etymology
From Old English ræfter, of Germanic origin, related to the origin of raft.
Synonyms
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balk
baulk
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What is the meaning of rafter?
"rafter" (noun) means one of the angled wooden beams that hold up a roof.
What is another word for rafter?
Other words for "rafter" include balk, baulk.
What are the different meanings of rafter?
"rafter" has 2 main meanings: 1. One of the angled wooden beams that hold up a roof; 2. A group of turkeys.
