Ridge: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridge

[ rɪdʒ ]

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on a mountain

A long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.

Synonyms

crest, peak, spur, summit

Examples of usage

The hikers climbed to the top of the ridge to enjoy the view.
The ridge offered a panoramic view of the surrounding valleys.
The ridge line extended for miles along the mountain range.

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on a roof

A long, narrow raised part or structure on the surface of something.

Synonyms

crown, peak, summit, top

Examples of usage

The ridge of the roof was covered with snow after the storm.
The roofers installed shingles along the ridge for extra protection.

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in geology

To form into or rise in a ridge.

Synonyms

create, form, rise

Examples of usage

The glacier ridge formed over thousands of years.
The pressure caused the rocks to ridge and crack.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cume

crista
cordilheira

🇮🇳 पहाड़ी की चोटी

🇩🇪 Grat

Kamm
Bergrücken

🇮🇩 punggung bukit

🇺🇦 гребінь

хребет
височина

🇵🇱 grzbiet

grzebień
pasmo górskie

🇯🇵 尾根 (おね)

🇫🇷 crête

arête
dorsale

🇪🇸 cresta

🇹🇷 sırt

🇰🇷 산등성이

🇸🇦 قمة

🇨🇿 hřeben

🇸🇰 hrebeň

🇨🇳 山脊 (shānjǐ)

🇸🇮 greben

🇮🇸 hryggur

🇰🇿 жота

🇬🇪 ქედი

🇦🇿 silisə

🇲🇽 cresta

Word origin

The word 'ridge' originated from the Old English word 'hrycg' which meant 'back, spine, or crest of a hill'. Over time, it evolved to represent a narrow elevation of land or a raised part on a surface. The concept of a ridge has been significant in geography, architecture, and geology, symbolizing high points or structures. Today, 'ridge' continues to be used in various contexts to describe elevated landforms or structures.