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rafter

noun

/ˈræftər/

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

beam, joist, support, truss

pillar, column

roof rafter, wooden rafter, support rafter, ceiling rafter

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

Financial support provided by government or organizations for agriculture or production.

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending