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rooftree

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roof·tree  (rftr, rf-)
n.
1. The ridgepole of a roof.
2. A roof.
rooftree [ˈruːfˌtriː]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) another name for ridgepole
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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.
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Your ladyship does me proud to take refuge from the onclemency of the yallovrments beneath my 'umble rooftree.
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