Meaning & Definition of Ridge in English
English⟶
Ridge
/rɪʤ/
noun
1. A long narrow natural elevation or striation
synonym:
- ridge
2. Any long raised strip
synonym:
- ridge
3. A long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean
synonym:
- ridge
4. A long narrow range of hills
synonym:
- ridge,
- ridgeline
5. Any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
synonym:
- ridge
6. 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
synonym:
- ridge,
- ridgepole,
- rooftree
verb
1. Extend in ridges
- "The land ridges towards the south"
synonym:
- ridge
2. Plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip
synonym:
- ridge
3. Throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
- "He ridged his corn"
synonym:
- ridge
4. Spade into alternate ridges and troughs
- "Ridge the soil"
synonym:
- ridge
5. Form into a ridge
synonym:
- ridge
Examples of using
In the Netherlands, it is the custom that, when during the construction of a house the highest point has been reached and the roof is ready for tiling, the client treats the construction workers to so-called "tile beer" to celebrate this. A flag is then placed on the ridge of the house. If the client is too stingy to treat, not a flag, but a broom is placed.