RAFTER Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word rafter. (close relations)
Definition of RAFTER
Best Alternative Words for RAFTER
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beam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • a column of light (as from a beacon) • (nautical) breadth amidships • the broad side of a ship • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts verb • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • express with a beaming face or smile • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
girder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure | ||||||||
joist | nounn | |||||||
noun • beam used to support floors or roofs | ||||||||
lintel | nounn | |||||||
noun • horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window | ||||||||
post | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand • United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935) • military installation at which a body of troops is stationed • United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) • a job in an organization • United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) • an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position • any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered • a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) • A message on a social media website • the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office • the delivery and collection of letters and packages verb • affix in a public place or for public notice • publicize with, or as if with, a poster • assign to a post; put into a post • assign to a station • display, as of records in sports games • enter on a public list • transfer (entries) from one account book to another • ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait • mark with a stake • place so as to be noticed • cause to be directed or transmitted to another place • mark or expose as infamous • To post a message on a social media website | ||||||||
spar | verbv | |||||||
noun • any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable • a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging • making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer verb • furnish with spars • fight with spurs • box lightly • fight verbally | ||||||||
striker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a forward on a soccer team • someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating • an employee on strike against an employer • someone who hits • the part of a mechanical device that strikes something | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
timber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material • a beam made of wood • a post made of wood • land that is covered with trees and shrubs • (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) | ||||||||
truss | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure • a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure • (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) verb • tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it • secure with or as if with ropes • support structurally | ||||||||
balk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof • an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
baulk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
raftman | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who travels by raft | ||||||||
raftsman | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who travels by raft |