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
Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The only way to get across the street to the playground is to pick up my wheelchair and carry it over the ridge of slush at the edge of the road.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2024
Green fields and dark pine forests stretch out before you for miles, until your eyes travel up the ridge line to the mountains in the distance.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, in hilly terrain, still hunt ridges that overlook areas likely to hold deer or funnels that a buck might travel through.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Nuts that have a large surface area, like walnut halves, with their complex network of ridges and valleys, will go rancid faster because of a greater exposure to oxygen.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024
Smith drove in the dark alongside farm fields and forests before going over a ridge.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024
The headlight is nice and bright, the 10-inch self-sealing tubeless tires smooth out ridges in the road, front dual suspension also makes bumps less noticeable, the deck to stand on is large, the dashboard is colorful, and of course the unit easily folds up for storage.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Gusts could range from 25 to 55 mph in the slopes, and can sweep at speeds up to 140 mph in the ridges.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 1 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
The trail runs along the top of a ridge, then switches back steeply down to a sharp-sided pass no wider than the trail.
—Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The only way to get across the street to the playground is to pick up my wheelchair and carry it over the ridge of slush at the edge of the road.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2024
Green fields and dark pine forests stretch out before you for miles, until your eyes travel up the ridge line to the mountains in the distance.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, in hilly terrain, still hunt ridges that overlook areas likely to hold deer or funnels that a buck might travel through.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Nuts that have a large surface area, like walnut halves, with their complex network of ridges and valleys, will go rancid faster because of a greater exposure to oxygen.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024
Smith drove in the dark alongside farm fields and forests before going over a ridge.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024
The headlight is nice and bright, the 10-inch self-sealing tubeless tires smooth out ridges in the road, front dual suspension also makes bumps less noticeable, the deck to stand on is large, the dashboard is colorful, and of course the unit easily folds up for storage.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Gusts could range from 25 to 55 mph in the slopes, and can sweep at speeds up to 140 mph in the ridges.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 1 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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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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