rafter

• Sustantivo con dos significados distintos: cualquiera de las varias vigas inclinadas y paralelas que sostienen un tejado, o una persona que viaja en una balsa.

A noun with two distinct meanings: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof, or a person who travels by raft.

1. Roof beamB2formal

   One of several parallel sloping beams that form the framework of a roof.

   Viga de tejado

   • The carpenter installed new rafters for the house.
   • Birds often nest in the rafters of old barns.
   • The roof collapsed because the rafters were rotten.

   Sinónimosbeamtimber

2. Raft travelerC1formal

   A person who travels or navigates using a raft.

   Persona que viaja en balsa

   • The rafters navigated the rapids with skill.
   • A group of rafters set off down the river at dawn.
   • Experienced rafters know how to handle strong currents.

   Sinónimosraftmanraftsman

• Verbo que significa equipar o construir con vigas de tejado (cabrios), o levantar la estructura del tejado, generalmente en el contexto de la carpintería o la construcción.

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

1. Provide with raftersC1formal

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

   proveer de pares

   • 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.