rafter

n : one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

[syn: {balk}, {baulk}]

v : provide with rafters, as of ceilings

raster

The area of a video display that is covered by

sweeping the electron beam of the display in a series of

horizontal lines from top to bottom. The beam then returns to

the top during the vertical flyback interval.

See also {CRT}, {frame buffer}.

(1995-03-22)