ridge

noun

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\ ˈrij

Definition of ridge

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an elevated body part or structure

2a : 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

ridge

verb

ridged; ridging

Definition of ridge (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to form into a ridge

intransitive verb

: to extend in ridges

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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: Noun In the meantime, Fraga and Donnelly continue making pilgrimages to the ridge. — Gregory Barber, Wired, 17 June 2021 The change in weather is due in large part to a ridge of high pressure over the southern Rockies and the southwestern United States, according to the NWS. — Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 June 2021 The heat wave is thanks to a strengthening ridge of high pressure traversing the region and drying out the atmosphere. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, 14 June 2021 For one of the best views, ascend to the top of Sentry Hill with the Sky Explorer, then fly back down over the mountain ridge on the Sentry Hill Zip Line. — Caleigh Alleyne, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2021 Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado Dune-loving doggos will adore this Colorado destination, as pets are permitted to play on the massive, sandy hills up to the first high ridge, allowing for miles of off-trail exploration. — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 7 May 2021 The pilot and five passengers were over a ridge at 6,266 feet. — Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Apr. 2021 The fires came to a nearby ridge, but not to her pond or land. — John D. Sutter, CNN, 12 Apr. 2021 Most areas should have a clear day thanks to a weak ridge of high pressure that will begin to break down by the evening. — oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb High pressure over the central Appalachians will ridge into the state on Friday bringing mostly sunny skies, a gusty west wind, and high temperatures that will range from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. — courant.com, 22 Apr. 2021 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 The towering trees had grown on this Sierra Nevada ridge top for well over 500 years. — Bettina Boxall, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020 High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic states will ridge into Connecticut on Sunday bringing sunshine and milder than normal temperatures. — courant.com, 28 Nov. 2020

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