English Dictionary

rafter

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/

名詞

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. / A flock of turkeys.

日本語の意味

屋根の甲棟や軒から斜めに伸び、屋根を支えるために用いられる梁。 / 七面鳥の群れ（俗語的な用法）。

The roofer measured the span of the rafter to confirm it could support the planned loads.

屋根職人は、計画された荷重に耐えられるか確認するために、その垂木のスパンを測定した。

意味（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.

[…] the pigeons fluttered up to the rafters,

意味（2）

A flock of turkeys.

rafters （ plural ）