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noun

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. (U.S.)

A large collection of people or things taken indiscriminately. (Slang, U. S.) "A whole raft of folks."

Raft bridge.

(a)

A bridge whose points of support are rafts.

(b)

A bridge that consists of floating timbers fastened together.

Raft duck. (Zool.)

(a)

The bluebill, or greater scaup duck; called also flock duck. See Scaup.

(b)

The redhead.

Raft port (Naut.), a large, square port in a vessel's side for loading or unloading timber or other bulky articles; a timber or lumber port.

verb

Raft v. t. (past & past part. rafted; pres. part. rafting) To transport on a raft, or in the form of a raft; to make into a raft; as, to raft timber.

Raft v. obs. Imp. & p. p. of Reave.

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"Raft" Quotes from Famous Books

... he said, "but I can't get back. I've got the cramps. Can't you make some sort of a raft, and come over to me! The water's ...

— The Adventures of Captain Horn • Frank Richard Stockton

... unhappiness, called aloud for solitude. He must struggle alone through his deep waters: waters of the soul, wherein float neither life-preserver nor raft, rope or even light; neither coral reef nor oozy grave, for such as he. Darkness and struggle alike lasted till the end of his strength; but, with exhaustion and the coming of dawn, came at last one mighty ...

— The Genius • Margaret Horton Potter

... home, and for her not to worry. He knew where many logs were lying in coves and creeks unknown to the scouts. Hour after hour he patiently toiled, collecting these, and lashing them together with timber-dogs and ropes he had brought with him. It was long after dark when he at last took his raft in tow, and began to row for his own shore. The tide was favourable, so after a pull of over an hour he had the satisfaction of making them fast to a tree in front of ...

— Rod of the Lone Patrol • H. A. Cody

... could hardly get up the stairs today," said Tilly—she was putting her jacket and hat away in her orderly fashion; of necessity her back was to Mrs. Louder—"there was such a raft of people wanting to send stuff and messages to you. You are just working yourself to death; and, mother, I am convinced we ...

— Stories of a Western Town • Octave Thanet

... the logs, and when the tide began to come in, they had the best time of all. It picked up the little raft and floated the children, screaming with joy, far up the beach on a ...

— The Cave Twins • Lucy Fitch Perkins

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