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
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
The military built the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in the side of a mountain ridge to shield the fuel tanks from aerial attack.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
The most successful have shown that denticles, in the form of tiny ridges aligned with the direction of flow, can reduce drag by up to 10 percent.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
The handle also has ridges to lend a firm, comfortable grip in the shower.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Nestled on a ridge above the ocean on the north coast of Providenciales, Rock House is surrounded by lush greenery and reminiscent of European hillside towns.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The ridges add a really great texture and the taste is incredible.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 13 Mar. 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
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
The military built the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in the side of a mountain ridge to shield the fuel tanks from aerial attack.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
The most successful have shown that denticles, in the form of tiny ridges aligned with the direction of flow, can reduce drag by up to 10 percent.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
The handle also has ridges to lend a firm, comfortable grip in the shower.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Nestled on a ridge above the ocean on the north coast of Providenciales, Rock House is surrounded by lush greenery and reminiscent of European hillside towns.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The ridges add a really great texture and the taste is incredible.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 13 Mar. 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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Medical Definition
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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