n one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
n someone who travels by raft
v provide (a ceiling) with rafters
词态变化
原型:rafter
变形:s
常见例句
1
The short upright pieces between the floor beams and rafters in garrets
2
a framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters n
3
n a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about n horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window n brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall n a framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters n a machine that cuts the heads off grain and moves them into a wagon n (soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head n a headlong jump (or fall)
4
In root construction, a horizontal member supported on the principals and supporting the common rafters.
