rafter

[raf-ter, rahf-] / ˈræf tər, ˈrɑf- /

NOUN

beam

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beam

STRONG

axle balk bolster boom brace cantilever column crossbar crosspiece girder jamb joist lintel pile piling pillar plank pole post prop scantling shaft sill spar stanchion stay stringer strip strut stud timber two-by-four

Example Sentences

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The garage door is open, and Ray is up on the ladder inspecting the dark ceiling rafters with a super-bright flashlight.

From Literature

The final round had both swinging for the rafters and the crowd rose to their feet in feverish anticipation.

From BBC

It’s stacked to the rafters with superior talent that leads Tesla by miles.

From MarketWatch

There are also climbing nets that kids can use to ascend to the rafters to take care of the animals up top.

From Los Angeles Times

Mize hopes his jersey will hang from the gym rafters one day.

From Los Angeles Times