Synonyms for rafter
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
Forms
- Plural
- rafters → timbers, balks…
Example sentences
- timber Large amounts of timber are used in paper making.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rafter | steady | |
| timber | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- balk1
- 5 letters
- baulk
- 6 letters
- timber2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (timber2 = 2 syllables).