| 单词 | rafter |
| 释义 | rafter rafter1 /raf"teuhr, rahf"-/, n. 1. any of a series of timbers or the like, usually having a pronounced slope, for supporting the sheathing and covering of a roof. v.t. 2. Brit. Dial. to plow (a field) so that the soil of a furrow is pushed over onto an unplowed adjacent strip. [bef. 900; ME; OE raefter; c. MLG rafter, ON raptr. See RAFT1] rafter2 /raf"teuhr, rahf"-/, n. 1. a person who engages in the sport or pastime of rafting. 2. a person who travels on a raft, esp. to flee a country. rafter3 /raf"teuhr, rahf"-/, n. a flock, esp. of turkeys. [RAFT2 + -ER1] |
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