crook rafter

crook raf·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroo k raf-ter, rahf-]
- /krʊk ˈræf tər, ˈrɑf-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroo k raf-ter, rahf-]
- /krʊk ˈræf tər, ˈrɑf-/

Definitions of crook rafter words

noun crook rafter a rafter for maintaining the angle between a principal rafter and a tie or collar beam. 1
noun crook rafter a rafter bent downward at the lower end. 1

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Origin of crook rafter

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80

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Parts of speech for Crook rafter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crook rafter popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.