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单词 ridgepoles
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

ridgepoles

noun

plural of ridgepole
1
as in sticks

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sticks
  • beams
  • piles
  • stakes
  • splints
  • woods
  • staves
  • posts
  • lumber
  • braces
  • sills
  • timbers
  • blocks
  • cordwoods
  • billets
  • bars
  • firewoods
2
as in spines

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • spines
  • divides
  • ridges
  • backbones
  • rises
  • peaks
  • promontories
  • crests
  • eminences
  • prominences
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