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rafter

/ˈrɑːftə(r)/noun

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually plural]

    one of the sloping pieces of wood that hold up the roof of a building

    कड़ी, धरन, शहतीर (छत की)

    • Bats hung from the rafters of the old barn.
    • The hall was packed to the rafters.

    Synonyms beam joist girder timber

Idioms 1

(packed, full, etc.) to the rafters

(informal) completely full of people

खचाखच भरा हुआ, ठसाठस

  • The stadium was packed to the rafters for the final.
  • The auditorium was full to the rafters on the opening night.