rafters
n. plural-only C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹæftɝz// UK //ɹˈɑːftəz// rafters
Dust and cobwebs covered the old wooden rafters.
The architect decided to leave the rafters exposed to give the living room a rustic, open feel.
During the renovation, workers discovered that several of the original oak rafters had been weakened by moisture, necessitating a complete structural reinforcement of the roof's timber frame.
Usage
Usually used in the plural; refers to the internal skeleton of a roof.