ridge

//rɪdʒ//
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Noun

ridgeSingular
ridgesPlural
1

A long, narrow elevated strip of land or a chain of hills or mountains.

We hiked along the ridge and enjoyed the beautiful view of the valley below.

2

A raised strip or line on a surface, especially a long narrow raised part.

The roof has ridges running along its length.

3

The horizontal line formed by the junction of two sloping surfaces, especially the top of a roof.

The ridge of the roof was damaged in the storm.

4

A long narrow region of high atmospheric pressure.

A ridge of high pressure will bring clear skies to the region this weekend.

Verb

1

To form into or mark with ridges.

The farmer ridged the soil to plant potatoes.

2

To extend in ridges or form ridges.

The sand ridged into small dunes along the beach.

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