raft

[raft]

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!

  • Example

    We built a raft to cross the river.

  • Example

    There were rafts of seaweed floating in the ocean.

  • Example

    The logs were tied together to form a raft.

  • Example

    The raft was used to block the entrance to the harbor.

raft Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with raft

  • supported by or based on a large amount of something

    Example

    The company's success was built on a raft of new products.

  • a large number or amount of something

    Example

    He has a raft of complaints about his job.

  • a small inflatable raft carried by a ship for use in an emergency

    Example

    The crew scrambled to get into the life rafts as the ship began to sink.

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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.

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