rafter

Meanings

• noun

  A long, heavy timber or beam used in the roofing of a building, especially one that supports the ridge and the tiles or slates.

  - "The rafters in this old barn are made of oak."
  - "The carpenter nailed the shingles to the rafters."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rafter
after , rafter , quafter , rafters , gaffer , clatter , shatter

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Variants

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rafter , raftered , rafters

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Etymology

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Old English rafter 'rafter, ridgepole'

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Trivia

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1. Rafters were originally made from large, whole trees, known as 'timber framing'.

2. In some old barns, the rafters were left exposed as a decorative feature.

3. In the Middle Ages, rafters were often decorated with carvings or paintings.

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Related Concepts

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1. truss: A structural framework made up of beams, usually triangular, used to support a roof or a bridge.

2. beam: A horizontal structural member that supports a load.

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Culture

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Rafters have been used for centuries in construction, particularly in buildings with pitched roofs. They provide structural support for the roof and allow for the installation of shingles or tiles. In literature, rafters have been used metaphorically to represent support or stability.

How to Memorize "rafter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a barn with a pitched roof and the rafters supporting the shingles or tiles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rafter' with the idea of a heavy beam used in roofing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rafter' as 'Roof's After-Thinker' as it helps to support the roof after the main structure is built.

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