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RAHFT/rɑːft/

A raft is a flat simple boat of wood or rubber, with no deep hull, used on a river or a lake. Countable: a raft, rafts. A boat often has sides and a pointed front; a ship is much larger and goes to sea. Mix-up: raft vs craft (skill, or a small boat in general) — extra c; and raft vs draft (later).

Meaning

A flat boat made of wood or rubber, used on a river or a lake.

Examples

• “They crossed the river on a raft.”
• “Hold on to the raft in the fast water.”
• “We built a raft from old wood.”

Good to know

a raft (flat, river / lake). Contrast: boat (sides, pointed), ship (large, sea). Mix-up: craft.

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