ridge
//rɪdʒ//
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.