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barge couple
barge couple n (Architecture) either of a pair of outside rafters along the gable end of a roof barge couple
barge couple[bärj ‚kəp·əl] (building construction) One of two rafters that support that part of a gable roof which projects beyond the gable wall. One of the rafters (under the barge course) which serve as grounds for the vergeboards and carry the plastering or boarding of the soffits. Also known as barge rafter. barge couple1. One of the two rafters that support that part of a gable roof which projects beyond the gable wall. 2. One of the rafters (under the barge course) which serve as grounds for the barge boards and carry the plastering or boarding of the soffits; also called a barge rafter. |