† travatureObs.rare—1. [ad.It.travatura (f. as prec. + -ura, -ure), ‘a frame or ioyning togither of beames of timber’ (Florio).] A joist. 1730A. Gordon Maffei's Amphith. 327 The Modilions which are prominent inwardly..are hollowed cross-ways, and adapted for receiving the Travatures.