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
Synonyms
Examples of ridge in a Sentence
Noun
We hiked along the ridge.
the ridges on the sole of a boot
the ridge of a roof
Recent Examples on the Web
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Two large, rectangular white-sand mounds along the central path are periodically raked by monks into new designs; last fall, a maple leaf was outlined on one and a ginkgo leaf on the other against backgrounds of ridges.
—Paula Deitz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
The strict diagonal line made by the top edge of letters that, on the actual hillside, undulate a bit jumps down in Ruscha’s picture to follow the ridge line disappearing into a ravine — Hollywood and the abyss.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Tropical storms and hurricanes are steered around in part by where high-pressure ridges set up over the ocean.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Climbing the second-highest ridge in Marin after Mount Tamalpais takes you into a different realm.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
On the western margin, a series of blue triangles along an elevated ridge indicated Ukrainian trenches.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The actual Hollywood sign is not on a ridge but sits below it.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Gusts greater than 100 mph were expected on the Sierra ridges through early Monday, according to the weather service.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
His fingernails were long and curved and ridged with dirt.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2024
That is expected to bring snow to the higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada ridges, with some wind gusts hitting 70 to 80 mph and intense snow and showers slated to arrive by late Saturday.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
This activity can form wrinkle ridges on the surface—protruding ridges hundreds of kilometers long that are associated with fairly shallow crustal activity.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
Double-sided support ridges on the tines bolster their strength to prevent breakage during strenuous tasks.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2023
Additionally, the nubs and ridges on the chews contribute to maintaining healthy gums, ensuring comprehensive dental care.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
Broad upper ridging building in the region beginning Friday and into Saturday will bring warmer temps to the metro area.
—oregonlive, 14 July 2023
Noun
This preserve straddles Asher Creek and includes deep, moist ravines and narrow ridge tops.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Two large, rectangular white-sand mounds along the central path are periodically raked by monks into new designs; last fall, a maple leaf was outlined on one and a ginkgo leaf on the other against backgrounds of ridges.
—Paula Deitz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
The strict diagonal line made by the top edge of letters that, on the actual hillside, undulate a bit jumps down in Ruscha’s picture to follow the ridge line disappearing into a ravine — Hollywood and the abyss.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Tropical storms and hurricanes are steered around in part by where high-pressure ridges set up over the ocean.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Climbing the second-highest ridge in Marin after Mount Tamalpais takes you into a different realm.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
On the western margin, a series of blue triangles along an elevated ridge indicated Ukrainian trenches.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The actual Hollywood sign is not on a ridge but sits below it.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
We were blown away by its vibrant color and thick yet incredibly smooth texture that concealed some nail ridges from a previous set of acrylics — resulting in a perfect overall-look score.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Gusts greater than 100 mph were expected on the Sierra ridges through early Monday, according to the weather service.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
His fingernails were long and curved and ridged with dirt.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2024
That is expected to bring snow to the higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada ridges, with some wind gusts hitting 70 to 80 mph and intense snow and showers slated to arrive by late Saturday.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
This activity can form wrinkle ridges on the surface—protruding ridges hundreds of kilometers long that are associated with fairly shallow crustal activity.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
Double-sided support ridges on the tines bolster their strength to prevent breakage during strenuous tasks.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2023
Additionally, the nubs and ridges on the chews contribute to maintaining healthy gums, ensuring comprehensive dental care.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
Broad upper ridging building in the region beginning Friday and into Saturday will bring warmer temps to the metro area.
—oregonlive, 14 July 2023
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ridge
noun
: 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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