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rafter

[raf-ter, rahf-] / ˈræf tər, ˈrɑf- /


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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

Taking a step back, I was able to shoot through the ceiling rafters.

From BBC

The crowd cheered Lim, who is 72 next month, to the rafters when he won the first set but De Graaf appeared to have the momentum after he levelled the match.

From BBC

In February, the former Gamecock standout saw her alma mater South Carolina hang her college jersey in the rafters.

From Los Angeles Times

“It may be a lost bird caught in the rafters,” Penelope said, although she too feared something worse.

From Literature