Definition of "rafter"

(architecture) 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.  quotations  examples

(collective) A flock of turkeys.  examples

(transitive) To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.  examples

(transitive) To furnish (a building) with rafters.  examples

(UK, agriculture) To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.  examples

A raftsman.  examples