Definition of Ridgepole
Ridgepole
Ridg·e·pole
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A horizontal beam along the ridge of a roof, supporting the rafters.
e.g. The carpenter carefully placed the ridgepole to ensure the roof's stability.
(noun)
the highest horizontal beam in the roof of a building, located along the ridge, to which the other beams of the roof (the rafters) are secured;
e.g. A line of birds were perched on the ridgepole of the building.
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