Ridge



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• n. 脊 ( 如屋脊, 山脊等) ; 隆起物
• ［英］ 脊 ( 如屋脊, 山脊等) ( the line of intersection at the top between the opposites slopes or sides of a roof) , 隆起物 ( an elongate elevation)
• ［例］ the ridge of a roof

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English rigge, from Old English hrycg; akin to Old High German hrukki ridge, back
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. an elevated body part or structure
• 2.
  • a. a range of hills or mountains
  • b. an elongate elevation on an ocean bottom
• 3. an elongate crest or a linear series of crests
• 4. a raised strip (as of plowed ground)
• 5. the line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof
• ? ridged adjective

II. verb (ridged; ridging)

• Date: 1523
• transitive verb
  • to form into a ridge
• intransitive verb
  • to extend in ridges

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