rafter
Definition
One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or peak of a roof to the edges, supporting the roof structure.
Example
"Pigeons had built a nest between the rafters in the old barn."
One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or peak of a roof to the edges, supporting the roof structure.
"Pigeons had built a nest between the rafters in the old barn."