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raft (n)

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete

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raft (v)

transport on a raft

travel by raft in water

make into a raft

Webster

raft ()

imp. & p. p. of Reave.

of Reave

Webster

raft (n.)

A collection of logs, boards, pieces of timber, or the like, fastened together, either for their own collective conveyance on the water, or to serve as a support in conveying other things; a float.

A collection of logs, fallen trees, etc. (such as is formed in some Western rivers of the United States), which obstructs navigation.

A large collection of people or things taken indiscriminately.

Webster

raft (v. t.)

To transport on a raft, or in the form of a raft; to make into a raft; as, to raft timber.

raft Sentence Examples

  1. We constructed a sturdy raft of bamboo poles to navigate the raging river.
  2. The explorers spent weeks drifting on a makeshift raft, testing their survival skills.
  3. The inflatable raft bounced upon the waves, providing a thrilling ride for the adventurers.
  4. The shipwreck survivors huddled together on a life raft, desperately awaiting rescue.
  5. The raft bobbed gently in the calm waters, inviting us to relax and soak up the sun.
  6. We used logs and ropes to assemble a makeshift raft, ensuring our passage across the treacherous rapids.
  7. The raft race participants paddled furiously, their rafts slicing through the water.
  8. The river rafting expedition led us through breathtaking canyons and verdant forests.
  9. The Coast Guard launched life rafts to rescue stranded boaters during the storm.
  10. The water park's inflatable raft slides promised a splash-tastic experience for both children and adults alike.

FAQs About the word raft

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers, (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or

bundle, slew, plenty, deal, dozen, bunch, ton, chunk, quantity, wealth

touch, taste, smattering, particle, glimmer, pittance, sprinkling, sprinkle, dram, ray

We constructed a sturdy raft of bamboo poles to navigate the raging river.

The explorers spent weeks drifting on a makeshift raft, testing their survival skills.

The inflatable raft bounced upon the waves, providing a thrilling ride for the adventurers.

The shipwreck survivors huddled together on a life raft, desperately awaiting rescue.

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