ridgepole
Plural: ridgepoles
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
- A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.
- A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent .
Origin / Etymology
From ridge + pole.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 13
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ridgepole is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 16
ridgepole is a valid Words With Friends word