Ridge: meaning, definitions and examples
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ridge
[ rɪdʒ ]
on a mountain
A long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
Synonyms
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.
on a roof
A long, narrow raised part or structure on the surface of something.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: ridged.