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rafter meaning in Tamil

கைமரம் kaimaram

/ˈɹɑːftəː/US/ˈɹæftɚ/

rafter in Tamil: கைமரம் (kaimaram), கை (kai). In English, rafter means one of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

Tamil words for rafter

one of a series of sloped beams
கைமரம் kaimaram, கை kai

English meaning of rafter

  1. noun One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
  2. noun A flock of turkeys.
  3. verb To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
  4. verb To furnish (a building) with rafters.

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Questions about rafter in Tamil

What is the meaning of rafter in Tamil?
Rafter in Tamil is கைமரம் (kaimaram), கை (kai).
rafter என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Rafter: கைமரம் (kaimaram), கை (kai).
What does rafter mean in English?
Rafter means one of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

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