rafter

/ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/

IPA: /R AE1 F T ER0/

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
A flock of turkeys.

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.

noun

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