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Rafter (Noun)

Someone who travels by raft.

Nouns denoting people.

A seasoned rafter navigated the whitewater rapids with ease and precision.
As an experienced rafter, she knew the best spots to find calm waters.
After years of rafting, John became a skilled rafter, teaching others how to steer.
The rafter paddled through the serene lake surrounded by majestic mountains.
As a rafter, he witnessed breathtaking vistas that not many people get to see.

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The carpenter carefully installed the rafter to ensure the roof's structural integrity.
A rafter in the attic had been damaged by the recent storm, causing water to leak into the house.
The old barn's rafter system was still sturdy despite years of exposure to the elements.
To add more natural light to the room, the homeowner decided to expose the rafter and install skylights.
The contractor measured and cut each rafter to fit the unique design of the roof.