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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

By changing its flight attitude, the platform could redirect the radar beam toward different sectors without depending entirely on a mechanically rotating antenna.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
In work that would delight any Star Wars fan, scientists have now created an antenna from a plasma beam.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Two additional circular openings sit atop the spine, with mesh screens covering them.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Best of luck to Aneha on getting a brand deal when your 12-episode reality show stint only earned you 10,000 followers, and thoughts and prayers with Cam for his upcoming surgery to implant a spine and a pair of balls.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of spine

Noun

The sill holds a beat-up VHS copy of Boogie Nights alongside a jar of tools.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of sill

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The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of backbone

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Mitchell — who owned the rest — sold half of her 30% stake in the Samsonite deal, but retains her role as founder and creative director.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
From a returning downtown tradition to high-stakes political maneuvering, here’s a quick look at Sacramento headlines shaping the news today.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stake

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Options include traditional frames (with over 50 styles to choose from), canvas prints, wood mounts, and framed canvases.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Manual Holstein, a manager working in Mercedes research for future displays, indicated that the projector could be small enough to be hidden behind wood or metal trim pieces.

— James Riswick, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wood

Noun

The husband grabbed the chest brace to hold him still, and for his gall received a strike to the arm from every tooth in the dog’s crazy, contorted face.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Gonsolin had internal brace surgery and didn’t sign until August.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of brace

Noun

The tariffs have hurt Maine because so much of the wood and the lumber that is grown and cut here in Maine is actually shipped up north to Canada to be processed, and then what it is processed as is shipped back across the United States.

— Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
Pine pulpwood consists of trees ground into paper and packaging, while pine sawtimber is made up of larger trees cut into lumber for homebuilding.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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