rafter
US /ˈræf.tɚ/
UK /ˈræf.tɚ/
1.
서까래, 지붕보
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.
목수는 각 서까래를 조심스럽게 제자리에 놓았다.
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Birds often build nests under the eaves, near the rafters.
새들은 종종 처마 밑, 서까래 근처에 둥지를 짓는다.