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rooftree

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roof·tree  (rftr, rf-)
n.
1. The ridgepole of a roof.
2. A roof.
rooftree
Noun
same as ridgepole
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rooftree - 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
ridgepole, ridge
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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At last he said, in a deep, husky voice, "Now, if aught of harm befalls thee because of this day's doings, I swear by Saint George that the red cock shall crow over the rooftree of this house, for the hot flames shall lick every crack and cranny thereof.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
Your ladyship does me proud to take refuge from the onclemency of the yallovrments beneath my 'umble rooftree.
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