ridgepole
or 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.
Origin of ridgepole
1- Also called ridge·piece [rij-pees], /ˈrɪdʒˌpis/, ridge board .
Other words from ridgepole
- ridgepoled, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for ridgepole
ridgepole
/ (ˈrɪdʒˌpəʊl) /
noun
a timber laid along the ridge of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are attached
the horizontal pole at the apex of a tent
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