Synonyms for raft

Grammar : Noun

Spell : raft, rahft

Phonetic Transcription : ræft, rɑft

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Définition of raft

Origin : "floating platform," late 15c., originally "rafter" (c.1300), from a Scandinavian source, cf. Old Norse raptr "log" (Old Norse -pt- pronounced as -ft-), related to Middle Low German rafter, rachter "rafter" (see rafter).

noun flatboat
noun boat

Example sentences :

As if he were not capable of controlling a raft or a bonfire!
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

I have seen a raft built of cedar logs and cedar bark ropes in an hour.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

In the name of God, look again, and see in what condition the wretches have got their raft!
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

Paul then signed to the raft and to the reef, as much as to tell the other to withdraw his party.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

After they had a good start the band on the raft began to play.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Pierre and Jacques were already on the raft, so I jumped on.
Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola

Gaspard had to carry Veronique and Marie to the middle of the raft, where he made them sit down.
Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola

It was the roof of a shed, made of strong boards, and that was floating like a raft.
Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola

And in this way I crossed over on the ferry, which was a sort of raft.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

Dad says he cal'lates we'll have to build a raft to get to the henhouse on.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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