Ridgepole
Ridgepole noun - A beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters.
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Synonyms for Ridgepole
Ridge
Ridge noun - The line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge.
Usage example: pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof
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Synonyms for Ridge
Ridgepole is a synonym for ridge. You can use "Ridgepole" instead a noun "Ridge". popular alternative
Nearby Words: ridged, ridging, ridgy
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