Definition of ridgepole Ridgepole

ridge•pole

We found 6 definitions of ridgepole from 5 different sources.

What does ridgepole mean?

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Noun
ridgepole - a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
		ridge, rooftree
		beam long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

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ridgepole (Noun)
A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a tent.
ridgepole (Noun)
A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

ridgepole (n.)
The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are secured.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

ridgepole
The highest horizontal beam in a roof.

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ridgepole, noun, singular of ridgepoles.

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