Meaning of the word rafts in English

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

rafts

US /ræfts/
UK /rɑːfts/

Plural Noun

1.

flat buoyant structures of timber or other materials, used as a boat or floating platform

Example:
They built several rafts to cross the river.
The survivors clung to the makeshift rafts.
2.

a large number of something

Example:
We saw rafts of seabirds on the water.
There were rafts of people waiting for the concert.