rafter

US /ˈræf.tɚ/
UK /ˈræf.tɚ/
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trave del tetto, capriata

one of several internal beams extending from the eaves to the ridge of a roof, constituting its main support

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The carpenter carefully placed each rafter into position.
Il falegname posizionò attentamente ogni trave del tetto.
Birds often build nests under the eaves, near the rafters.
Gli uccelli spesso costruiscono nidi sotto le grondaie, vicino alle travi del tetto.