ridgepole

noun

Definition of ridgepolenext
1
as in beam

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
  1. beam
  2. spine
  3. sill
  4. backbone
  5. stake
  6. wood
  7. brace
  8. lumber
Noun
  • One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Mickelson noted that every ceiling in the theater is different — a coffered ceiling with hexagonal panels gives way to plaster beams designed and painted to look like wood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • The diagnosis was stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her thoracic spine.
    — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In 1995, however, Reeve, a competitive equestrian, had a devastating accident, breaking his spine while riding, and becoming paralyzed for the rest of his life.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • Once the riverbed sill is completed in a few weeks time, the water level in the river could increase by as much as three feet (one meter), media reports said.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sill
Noun
  • Zelenskyy said that Kyiv was investigating sudden speed restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, the military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, which is the backbone of Ukraine’s drone operations and communication.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Network is the backbone of Ukraine’s drone operations Starshield is the backbone of Ukraine’s drone operations.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of backbone
Noun
  • Hines cofounded Nxum in 2022 with his father, Todd Hines, and marketing executive Gary Dennis, with each partner holding equal ownership stakes.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After all, the state just went through a high-stakes game of chicken with David Ellison, who threatened to move Paramount to locales like Tennessee or Texas if California kept pursuing him in court over his successful bid to acquire Warner Bros.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • Running Tide had struggled to grow kelp offshore at scale and shifted toward deployments of wood chips mixed with alkaline substances, said former general manager Kristinn Hróbjartsson.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rising construction costs forced Donnelly and architect Ryan Perella to keep the backyard guesthouse simple, using budget-conscious finishes such as polished concrete floors and wood countertops.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wood
Noun
  • Messi bagged a brace in a matter of minutes, and the Five Stripes’ playoff hopes keep circling the drain.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There came a day over this summer, as Patrick Mahomes still wore a knee brace while throwing footballs, that the Chargers and Chiefs stood neck and neck in the market odds to win the AFC West title.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • After about 70 years in business, the lumber yard was sold and is under construction now to become a mixed-use high rise.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Game 3 was the first game where Cleveland actually broke out the lumber and got some runs on the board.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lumber

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