ridgepole

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Synonyms: ridge pole, ridgebone, lodgepole, ridgerope, ridgepoles

Antonyms: ridge pole, ridgebone, lodgepole, ridgerope, ridgepoles

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Noun

1. A [[beam]] along the [[ridge]] of a [[roof]] to which the [[rafter]]s are attached. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. A [[horizontal]] [[pole]] that supports the [[roof]] of a [[ridge tent]] {{defdate|from 18th c.}}.

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