Raft

Pronunciation: /ˈræft/

Raft (noun)

  1. A flat structure made of wood or other materials that floats on water and can carry people or things.
  2. A small group of people who move together, often in a difficult or temporary situation.
  3. A platform of logs tied together, used to move timber down a river.

Examples

  • The raft drifted across the calm water.
  • A raft can carry supplies during a flood.