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Definition of ridgepole

ridgepole

/ˈrɪdʒ.poʊl/
ridge · pole
Plural:ridgepoles
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• noun

1

A horizontal timber or beam running along the top of a roof or tent, to which the upper ends of the rafters or canvas are fastened.

Example

"The carpenters hoisted the heavy oak ridgepole into place to secure the roof's rafters."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of the English nouns 'ridge' (from Old English 'hrycg', meaning 'spine' or 'crest') and 'pole' (from Old English 'pal', via Latin 'palus', meaning 'stake').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ridgepole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ridgepole
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