First Known Use: 15th century
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1raft
noun \ˈraft\
Definition of RAFT
1
a : a collection of logs or timber fastened together for conveyance by water b : a flat structure for support or transportation on water
2
: a floating cohesive mass
3
: an aggregation of animals (as waterfowl) resting on the water
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Origin of RAFT
Middle English rafte rafter, raft, from Old Norse raptr rafter
2raft
verb
Definition of RAFT
transitive verb
1
: to transport in the form of or by means of a raft; also : to convey (as pebbles) in floating ice or masses of organic material
2
: to make into a raft
intransitive verb
: to travel by raft
First Known Use of RAFT
1706
3raft
noun
Definition of RAFT
: a large collection or number
Origin of RAFT
alteration of raff jumble
First Known Use: 1830
RAFT Defined for Kids
1raft
noun \ˈraft\
Definition of RAFT for Kids
: a flat structure (as a group of logs fastened together) for support or transportation on water
2raft
noun
Definition of RAFT for Kids
: a large amount or number <rafts of birds>
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