Ridgepole
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ridgepole — [rij′pēs΄rij′pōl΄] n. the horizontal timber or beam at the ridge of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are attached: see FRAME, also ridgepiece [rij′pēs΄] … English World dictionary
ridgepole — Kaupoku, kaupoku iole, kauhuhu, kua iole, au au. ♦ Supports of ridgepole, halake a, hānā … English-Hawaiian dictionary
ridgepole — noun Date: 1774 1. the highest horizontal timber in a roof against which the upper ends of the rafters are fixed 2. the horizontal pole at the top of a tent … New Collegiate Dictionary
ridgepole — ridgepoled, adj. /rij pohl /, n. the horizontal timber or member at the top of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are fastened. Also, ridge pole. Also called ridgepiece /rij pees /, ridge board. See diag. under queen post. [1780 90;… … Universalium
ridgepole — noun a) a horizontal pole that supports the roof of a tent b) a beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached … Wiktionary
ridgepole — n. horizontal timber that forms the top of a roof and to which rafters are fastened … English contemporary dictionary
ridgepole — In architecture, the horizontal beam at the ridge of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters attach. Also see post and lintel and trabeation … Glossary of Art Terms
ridgepole — ridge•pole [[t]ˈrɪdʒˌpoʊl[/t]] n. bui the horizontal timber or member at the top of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are fastened Also called ridge′piece [[t] ˌpis[/t]] Etymology: 1780–90 … From formal English to slang
ridgepole — /ˈrɪdʒpoʊl/ (say rijpohl) noun 1. the horizontal timber or member at the top of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are fastened. 2. the horizontal pole at the top of a tent …
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 • Syn: ↑ridge, ↑rooftree • Hypernyms: ↑beam • Part Holonyms: ↑gable roof, ↑saddle roof, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
