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Meaning of jack rafter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One of the shorter rafters used in constructing a hip roof.
UK
Any secondary roof timber, such as the common rafters resting on purlins in a trussed roof; also, one of the pieces simulating extended rafters, used under the eaves in some styles of building.
US

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Jack River Jack Rose Jack Russell Jack Russell terrier jack salmon Jack Shalloo