angle rafter

angle rafter

[′aŋ·gəl ‚raf·tər]

(building construction)

A rafter, such as a hip rafter, at the angle of the roof.

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hip rafter, angle rafter, angle ridge

hip rafter

A rafter placed at the junction of the inclined planes forming a hipped roof.

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