Raft

/ræft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat structure typically made of wood or other materials, used for floating on water, often for transportation or leisure.

We built a raft out of old logs to explore the lake.

A large collection or mass of something, particularly used informally to denote an abundance.

There was a raft of evidence supporting the theory presented.

verb

To transport by raft.

They will raft the supplies down the river to the camp.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'raft', meaning 'float'.

raft of

a large number or quantity of something.

make a raft

to construct a floating platform.

life raft

an inflatable raft used in emergencies at sea.

balsa

a lightweight wood used for making rafts.

float

a device or structure that orients itself on the surface of a liquid.

A very large amount of something.

There was a raft of options to choose from.

To be in a situation that is out of control.

Things were getting out of hand; it felt like I was on a raft in a storm.