Meaning of the word raft in English

What does raft mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

raft

US /ræft/
UK /rɑːft/
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Noun

1.

a flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform

Example:
They built a raft to cross the river.
The survivors spent three days on a rubber raft.
2.

a large amount of something

Example:
The company has introduced a raft of new measures.
There is a raft of information available on the internet.

Verb

to travel or transport something on a raft

Example:
We decided to raft down the Grand Canyon.
The logs were rafted together and sent downstream.
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