ridge
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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
See Examples of RIDGE
- We hiked along the ridge.
- the ridges on the sole of a boot
- 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
Other Geology Terms
2ridge
verbridgedridg·ing
Definition of RIDGE
transitive verb
: to form into a ridge
intransitive verb
: to extend in ridges
First Known Use of RIDGE
1523
ridge
noun \ˈrij\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of RIDGE
: a raised or elevated part and especially a body part: as a : the projecting or elevated part of the back along the line of the backbone b : an elevated body part projecting from a surface
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