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单词 ridgepole
释义

ridgepole

noun

ridge·​pole ˈrij-ˌpōl How to pronounce ridgepole (audio)
1
: the highest horizontal timber in a roof against which the upper ends of the rafters are fixed
2
: the horizontal pole at the top of a tent

Illustration of ridgepole

Illustration of ridgepole
  • 1 ridgepole 1
  • 2 rafters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. Keith Mccafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1

ridgepole

noun

1
as in beam

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • beam
  • sill
  • stake
  • brace
  • wood
  • splint
  • stick
  • lumber
  • stave
  • timber
  • pile
  • post
  • firewood
  • cordwood
  • block
  • billet
  • bar
2
as in spine

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • spine
  • ridge
  • backbone
  • divide
  • crest
  • promontory
  • peak
  • eminence
  • prominence
  • rise
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