ridge

¹ridge

noun \ˈrij\

Definition of RIDGE

1

: an elevated body part or structure

2

a : a range of hills or mountains b : an elongate elevation on an ocean bottom

3

: an elongate crest or a linear series of crests

4

: a raised strip (as of plowed ground)

5

: the line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof

— ridged \ˈrijd\ adjective

Examples of RIDGE

1. We hiked along the ridge.
2. the ridges on the sole of a boot
3. the ridge of a roof

Origin of RIDGE

Middle English rigge, from Old English hrycg; akin to Old High German hrukki ridge, back

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to RIDGE

Synonyms: crest

Related Words: divide; backbone, ridgepole, spine; eminence, peak, prominence, promontory, rise

[+]more[-]hide

Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale

Rhymes with RIDGE

bridge, fidge, fridge, midge