raft
raft /ˈræft/
noun
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()
A flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
(
raft
)
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
We constructed a makeshift raft from logs and planks to cross the river.
We constructed a makeshift raft from logs and planks to cross the river.
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A foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
(
mat
, raft
, raft foundation
)
a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
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(often followed by 'of') a large number, amount or extent
(
batch
, hatful
, mess
, mickle
[Archaic] , mountain
, muckle
, passel
[American] , peck
, pot
, deal
, flock
, heap
, mint
, quite a little
, raft
, sight
, slew
, spate
, stack
, tidy sum
, wad
, good deal
, great deal
, lot
, mass
, pile
[Informal] , plenty
)
(often followed by 'of') a large number, amount or extent
A batch of letters
a batch of letters
A deal of trouble
a deal of trouble
A lot of money
a lot of money
He made a mint on the stock market
he made a mint on the stock market
See the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
It must have cost plenty
it must have cost plenty
A slew of journalists
a slew of journalists
A wad of money
a wad of money
verb
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Make into a raft
(
raft
)
make into a raft
Raft these logs
raft these logs
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Travel by raft in water
(
raft
)
travel by raft in water
Raft the Colorado River
Raft the Colorado River
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Transport on a raft
(
raft
)
transport on a raft
Raft wood down a river
raft wood down a river