Ridgepole and Sill

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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Sill and ridgepole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sill" instead a noun "Ridgepole".

Sill

Sill noun - Structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure.
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Synonyms for Sill

Ridgepole and sill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ridgepole" instead a noun "Sill".

Nearby Words: siller, Silling
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