ridgepole

noun

Definition of ridgepolenext
1
as in beam

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2
as in spine

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Recent Examples of ridgepole Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. — Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
  1. beam
  2. spine
  3. sill
  4. backbone
  5. stake
  6. wood
  7. brace
  8. lumber
Noun
  • That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • As was the raucous song of the small-block two feet from my spine, but that part is probably the least surprising of all.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Land facing uphill and one spine engages; land facing downhill and the other does the job without the need for a pilot to calculate the perfect approach angle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • Once the riverbed sill is completed in a few weeks time, the water level in the river could increase by as much as three feet (one meter), media reports said.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Use a microfiber cloth or duster to remove cobwebs and any visible soil around the window frame and sill.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Definition of sill
Noun
  • The tablet combines bictegravir, the backbone of Gilead’s blockbuster HIV pill Biktarvy, with lenacapavir, a first-in-class capsid inhibitor that has become a centerpiece of the company’s long-term strategy for HIV treatment and prevention.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Combine drought with fire and the backbone of the Everglades — its marshy peat soil — also becomes more vulnerable.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of backbone
Noun
  • Whether in the form of comedy or drama, these stories come with their stakes already built in.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Many important details remain unclear, including the identity of the private operator, who will cover necessary investments and how America’s stake in the company breaks down.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • But 100 yards from his truck, Delzer saw the tracks abruptly turn into the woods at a location where both Wolff’s truck and the squad truck were visible.
    — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The 101 rooms and 57 suites feel contemporary and quietly luxurious with high ceilings, plush carpeting, and white wood paneling—not to mention Marshall Bluetooth speakers and Dyson hairdryers.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of wood
Noun
  • But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored a brace, becoming the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • In the video, the popular streamers Maya Higa and FaZe Adapt sit together on a log, chatting nonchalantly as a massive grizzly bear lumbers toward them.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • New tariffs on lumber are expected to slow the rate of new home construction and make buying a home more expensive.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumber

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