ridgepole

or ridge pole

[ rij-pohl ]

noun
  1. 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
First recorded in 1780–90; ridge + pole1
  • 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
  1. a timber laid along the ridge of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are attached

  2. the horizontal pole at the apex of a tent

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