raft
n. countablen. a large number or collection of something. You use it when you want to emphasize that there are many things to deal with at once.
n. a large amount or number of something, typically referring to a collection of items, ideas, or problems. Often implies a sudden or overwhelming accumulation.
The company introduced a raft of new measures to save money.
The government is facing a raft of criticism following the release of the latest economic report.
In response to the recent security breach, the IT department implemented a raft of protocols designed to fortify the network against future external threats.
Late Middle English, of North Germanic origin, from West Old Norse raptr, from Proto-Germanic raf-tra-, from Proto-Indo-European rap-tro-, from *rep- (“stake, beam”). See also Norwegian raft (“beam, rafter”), Danish raft (“thin pole”). Compare also Albanian trap (“raft, ferry”).
Alteration of raff.
Commonly used in the singular form with the preposition 'of' ('a raft of').