Definition of ridges Ridges
/ɹɪˈʤʌz/ - [rijuz] -
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Wiktionary 
- ridges (Noun)
Plural of ridge.
Part of speech
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| ridge - a long narrow natural elevation or striation | ||
| natural elevation, elevation a raised or elevated geological formation | ||
| bank a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning); "the plane went into a steep bank" | ||
| bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" | ||
| dune, sand dune a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans | ||
| esker (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets | ||
| ledge, shelf a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water | ||
| reef one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind | ||
| ridge - any long raised strip | ||
| convex shape, convexity a shape that curves or bulges outward | ||
| raphe, rhaphe a ridge that forms a seam between two parts | ||
| ridge - a long narrow range of hills | ||
| ridgeline | ||
| geological formation, formation (geology) the geological features of the earth | ||
| arete a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains | ||
| ridge - 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 | ||
| ridgepole, rooftree | ||
| beam long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction | ||
| ridge - any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane | ||
| appendage, outgrowth, process a part that is joined to something larger | ||
| ridge - a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean | ||
| geological formation, formation (geology) the geological features of the earth | ||
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| ridge - plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip | ||
| plough, plow, turn to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring" | ||
| husbandry, farming, agriculture agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life; "farming is a strenuous life"; "there's no work on the land any more" | ||
| ridge - extend in ridges; "The land ridges towards the South" | ||
| continue, extend, cover exist over a prolonged period of time; "The bad weather continued for two more weeks" | ||
| ridge - form into a ridge | ||
| shape, form give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" | ||
| ridge - spade into alternate ridges and troughs; "ridge the soil" | ||
| spade dig (up) with a spade; "I spade compost into the flower beds" | ||
| ridge - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides; "He ridged his corn" | ||
| throw throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" | ||
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Wiktionary
- ridge (Noun)
The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped. - ridge (Noun)
Any extended protuberance; a projecting line or strip. - ridge (Noun)
The line along which two sloping surfaces meet which diverge towards the ground. - ridge (Noun)
Highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area. - ridge (Noun)
A chain of mountains. - ridge (Noun)
A chain of hills. - ridge (Noun)
A long narrow elevation on an ocean bottom. - ridge (Noun)
A type of warm air that comes down on to land from mountains. - ridge (Verb)
To form into a ridge. - ridge (Verb)
To extend in ridges.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ridge (n.)
The back, or top of the back; a crest. - ridge (n.)
A range of hills or mountains, or the upper part of such a range; any extended elevation between valleys. - ridge (n.)
A raised line or strip, as of ground thrown up by a plow or left between furrows or ditches, or as on the surface of metal, cloth, or bone, etc. - ridge (n.)
The intersection of two surface forming a salient angle, especially the angle at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof or a vault. - ridge (n.)
The highest portion of the glacis proceeding from the salient angle of the covered way. - ridge (v. t.)
To form a ridge of; to furnish with a ridge or ridges; to make into a ridge or ridges. - ridge (v. t.)
To form into ridges with the plow, as land. - ridge (v. t.)
To wrinkle.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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ridge
Elevated zone of a mountain range, that frequently coincides with the watershed.
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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ridge
a long assemblage of rocks, lying near the surface of the sea, so as to intercept the passage of a ship under sail. See also REEF and SHALLOW.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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ridge
Hydrographically means a long narrow stretch of shingle or rocks, near the surface of the sea, (See REEF and SHALLOWS.) Geographically, the intersection of two opposite slopes, or a range of hills, or the highest line of mountains.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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ridge
In fortification, is the highest part of the glacis proceeding from the salient angle of the covered way.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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ridge
A guinea. Ridge cully; a goldsmith. CANT.
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meteorology
A ridge is a stretched out area of high atmospheric pressure compared to normal recorded pressures. It is also the opposite of a trough.
