A usually inflatable raft carried aboard a ship or airplane, used to save lives in case the vessel has to be abandoned in an emergency on the sea.

(nautical) The roping together of a number of small vessels to form a raft-like structure. / A social gathering based on such a structure.

Travelling by raft in water where there are no rapids.

Traveling by raft through a section of a river which is churning with rapids, as for sport or adventurism.

plural of raft-rope

A rope used in whaling vessels for stringing blubber.

plural of raft dog

An iron bar fitted for securing logs in a raft.

plural of raft duck

The blackhead duck of the United States.