ridge·pole (r j p l )n. 1. A horizontal beam at the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached. Also called ridgeboard. 2. The horizontal pole at the top of a tent. |
ridgepole [ˈrɪdʒˌpəʊl]
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) 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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| Noun | 1. | ridgepole - a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction gable roof, saddle roof, saddleback roof, saddleback - a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end |
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