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ridge⋅pole

[rij-pohl]
–noun
the horizontal timber or member at the top of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are fastened.
Also, ridge pole.
Also called ridge⋅piece [rij-pees] , ridge board.


Origin:
1780–90; ridge + pole 1


ridgepoled, adjective
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