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
  • Lights can be hidden in channels in the beams that support the porch roof or those that act as rafter ties.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, dirt paths and stalks of grass populated the area, and steel beams lay on rocks along the coastline of Lake Michigan.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • This loosens the spine and activates energy through the main energy centers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The hybrid design combines responsive springs with breathable foam and three zones of support that help keep your spine aligned.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • The kitchen island can turn into a drinks station, the ottomans that usually live in the bedroom can double as dinner seating, and a window sill can hold an assortment of after-dinner holiday candies.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The sill holds a beat-up VHS copy of Boogie Nights alongside a jar of tools.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sill
Noun
  • The Middle East is not the only part of the world where threats to the Internet’s undersea backbone have intensified.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sinetron, the local soap format, remains the backbone of Indonesian TV series.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of backbone
Noun
  • Peña, who until last year held a stake in a company linked to Ueno, expressed contrition.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As one of his first initiatives in office, Wallace is mounting a multinational peace summit, which is exactly the kind of high-stakes event Helen was installed to keep an eye on.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • Soft blues and creams mirror the sea and sand visible through sliding glass doors, while natural wood finishes ground the spaces in their island setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • With help from the Plymouth County Sheriff's thermal imaging drone, police finally hit the bullseye late Monday afternoon in the woods behind quiet Wright's Way.
    — Juli McDonald, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of wood
Noun
  • The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Analysts are warning that a strong Democratic showing in today’s midterms could drag down markets as investors brace for tougher tech oversight and tenser fiscal negotiations.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Jokic is one of the most talented players in the league, but lumbers around the court.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The home was built using yellow limestone and lumber salvaged from a historic barn.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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