Definition of Ridgepole

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Ridge, Rooftree
Generic synonyms: Beam
Group relationships: Gable Roof, Saddle Roof, Saddleback, Saddleback Roof

Definition of Ridgepole

1. n. The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are secured.

Definition of Ridgepole

1. Noun. a horizontal pole that supports the roof of a tent ¹

2. Noun. a beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ridgepole

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ridgepole

ridged
ridged band
ridgehead
ridgeheads
ridgel
ridgelet
ridgelets
ridgelike
ridgeline
ridgelines
ridgelings
ridgels
ridgepiece
ridgepieces
ridgepole (current term)
ridgepoles
ridger
ridgerope
ridgeropes
ridgers
ridges
ridgeside
ridgesides
ridgetop
ridgetops
ridgewalking
ridgeway
ridgeways
ridgier

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