rafter

• Nom avec deux sens principaux : l'une des poutres inclinées parallèles qui soutiennent un toit, ou une personne qui voyage sur un radeau.

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.

   Chevron de toiture

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeamtimber

2. Raft travelerC1formal

   A person who travels or navigates using a raft.

   personne qui voyage sur un radeau

   • 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.

   Synonymesraftmanraftsman

• Verbe désuet signifiant munir ou équiper d'un toit avec des chevrons, ou construire la charpente d'un toit.

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).

   Garnir de chevrons

   • 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.