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ridgepole

noun

Definition of ridgepole

as in beam

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as in spine

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Recent Examples of ridgepole Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework. — Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021

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Noun

Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
The home features exposed beams throughout along with wide-plank hardwood floors and water views in nearly every room.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Use a microfiber cloth or duster to remove cobwebs and any visible soil around the window frame and sill.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The interiors, updated by a past owner, didn’t gel with her own taste, but the original bones still wowed, especially the dynamic rooflines, internal masonry walls, and chunky marble accents like lintels and sills.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026

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That pair — alongside Alejandro Kirk, who is under contract through 2030 — are the backbone of this team.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Millions of households that once formed the backbone of linear TV reach are no longer reachable through traditional cable buys.

— Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of backbone

Noun

His abrupt decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private equity marks a rare and significant political defeat, exposing the limits of his authority and raising new questions about his future leadership.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Diplomat has expanded its scope to explore intimate stories of power and manipulation within its high-stakes political world.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

Three wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, and thousands of families have been ordered to flee their homes overnight, as state officials warn of an incredibly dangerous situation and brace for what daylight may reveal.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Jiménez became the second player in Red Bulls history to score a brace in his first career MLS start, joining Cornell Glen on May 8, 2004.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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