Rafts Meaning in English
word · lemma: raft
Definition
'Rafts' are flat floating structures, usually made from logs or other materials tied together, used to travel or float on water. It is the plural of 'raft.'
Usage & Nuances
'Rafts' is mainly used for physical floating structures, but also figuratively as in 'a raft of' meaning 'a large number of.' Common collocations include 'make rafts,' 'wooden rafts,' and 'inflatable rafts.' Don’t confuse with 'rafts' in science (surface clusters) unless in that context.
Example Sentences
There are many rafts on the river today.
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We built two rafts from bamboo.
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Children like playing on the rafts.
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We saw explorers crossing the lake on handmade rafts.
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People use inflatable rafts for white-water rafting.
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After the flood, villagers escaped by tying logs into rafts.
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