raftered

An obsolete adjective meaning 'having rafters' or 'furnished with rafters,' now rarely used except in historical or architectural contexts.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet 'mit Dachsparren versehen' oder 'Sparren habend'; heute selten, außer im historischen oder architektonischen Kontext.

1. Having visible rafters C1 formal

   Describes a ceiling or roof where the supporting beams (rafters) are exposed and visible.

   • The old barn had a raftered ceiling, giving it a rustic feel.
   • They renovated the attic, leaving it raftered for a more spacious look.
   • The raftered roof of the church was beautifully carved.

   🇩🇪Mit sichtbaren Dachbalken

   Synonyme: timbered

   Antonyme: concealedcoveredfinishedhidden

An obsolete verb meaning to fit or furnish with rafters, or to build a roof framework.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter verbaler Ausdruck, der bedeutet, mit Dachsparren zu versehen oder auszustatten bzw. das Gerüst eines Daches zu errichten.

1. Provide with rafters C1 formal

   To install or fit a ceiling or roof with rafters (the sloping beams that support a roof).

   • The carpenter rafters the new barn roof.
   • They are raftering the ceiling to prepare for insulation.
   • The old house was raftered with heavy oak beams.

   🇩🇪Mit Dachsparren versehen

• raftered past participle
• raftered past simple
• raftering present participle
• rafters third person singular