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Etymology
1. 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.
Synonyms
- gable roof
- saddleback
- saddle roof
- rooftree
- ridge
- beam
Etymology
- pole (English)
- pole (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ridge (English)
- rigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Example sentences of the word ridgepole
1. Noun, singular or mass
You may also find A-frame tents with a ridgepole between the two end supports and a center hoop to create a roomier interior.