Associations to the word «Ridgepole»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

RIDGEPOLE, noun. 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.

Wise words

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