rafter

noun

1. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Synonym: balkbaulk

2. someone who travels by raft

Synonym: raftsmanraftman

verb

1. provide (a ceiling) with rafters

1. 椽
Rafters are the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof.

e.g. From the rafters of the thatched roofs hung strings of dried onions and garlic.
茅草屋顶的椽子上挂着几串干洋葱和蒜。

1. rafter的翻译

1. 椽条：结构椽条(Rafter)及桁架(Truss),其顶部结系构材及上框使用之连结物(铁件),在结构耐力上,必须有效紧密结合. 但依本准则第C.11节结构计算,确定符合结构安全者,不在此限. 解说: 1. 屋顶组合系统之组合,系由屋面板(支撑屋顶面荷重作用,

2. 椽子：(1)椽子(Rafter) 承担屋面上的荷载,是架设在脊檩、檩、檐檩上的细长斜木. 玻璃温室通常每隔45cm安装一根. 近几年在大型温室或荷兰式温室中间距更大,实际间距应配合玻璃的规格而定. (2)檩(Purlin) 支撑在屋面的屋架上,设在脊檩和檐檩之间,

3. 椽：raft foundation 筏式基础;筏式地基 | rafter 椽 | rail 栏杆;横档

4. 橼：rafter sample 橼上灰尘取样 | rafter 橼 | rail ladder 有围栏的梯子