raft Definition
- 1a flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform.
- 2a large number of something
- 3a set of logs lashed together for use as a barrier or mooring.
Using raft: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "raft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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We built a raft to cross the river.
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There were rafts of seaweed floating in the ocean.
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The logs were tied together to form a raft.
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The raft was used to block the entrance to the harbor.
raft Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with raft
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The company's success was built on a raft of new products.
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He has a raft of complaints about his job.
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The crew scrambled to get into the life rafts as the ship began to sink.
Summary: raft in Brief
A 'raft' [raft] is a flat buoyant structure made of timber or other materials that can be used as a boat or floating platform. It can also refer to a large number of something or a set of logs lashed together for use as a barrier or mooring. Examples include 'We built a raft to cross the river' and 'The logs were tied together to form a raft.' Phrases include 'on a raft of something,' meaning supported by a large amount of something, and 'a raft of something,' meaning a large number or amount of something.
