rafter

US /ˈræf.tɚ/
UK /ˈræf.tɚ/
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垂木, 屋根梁

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.
大工は各垂木を慎重に配置した。
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Birds often build nests under the eaves, near the rafters.
鳥はしばしば軒下、垂木の近くに巣を作る。
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