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
  • Historic ceiling beams were painted white to lighten the atmosphere, while high-gloss wood paneling pairs with handblown glass light fixtures from Vetreria Venier in Murano.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
  • Electron beam lithography has long been valued for its exceptional resolution, but conventional single-beam systems have generally been too slow for many high-throughput manufacturing applications.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • When prostate cancer spreads, the most common destination is the bones — particularly the spine, pelvis and ribs.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • It’s recommended to keep screens eye-level to avoid unnecessary torque to the neck and stress on the spine.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of spine
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
Definition of sill
Noun
  • The method became the backbone of modern geophysical prospecting, and supercharged the growth of a burgeoning oil and gas exploration industry worldwide.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Firms conducting focus groups were the backbone of consumer insights.
    — Anna Convery, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of backbone
Noun
  • Amazon and Anthropic are the absences that matter, because both sell frontier AI capability and both have a direct stake in how this is decided.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But following an apparent judicial U-turn this week, the high-stakes battle to overturn the controversial legislation has officially restarted.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • The space feels like a luxurious living room with a fireplace, dark wood paneling and a collection of personal art.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Covered in warm wood, a 24-foot self-supporting sculptural staircase connects the two floors, guiding clients upward beneath a natural skylight to the second floor.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of wood
Noun
  • The Cal grad recorded her first career NWSL brace in the club’s 3-0 win against North Carolina.
    — Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Ashley’s leg was shattered and the couple’s daughter was in a neck brace for months.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Similarly, the president's tariffs on a variety of specific goods, such as aluminum, lumber and semiconductors, require investigations as well.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026
  • Japan is the second-biggest importer of lumber in the world, bringing in considerable quantities of wood from Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as from Siberia.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of lumber

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