English Explanatory Dictionary

ridgepole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.
A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent .

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/ /ˈɹɪdʒˌpoʊl/

Word forms

ridgepole ridgepoles ridge pole

Etymology

From ridge + pole.

Synonyms

ridgeboard ridgepiece

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