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Ridgepole

Ridgepole Meaning & Definition
Ridgepole Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ridgepole?

[n] a beam laid along the ridge of a roof; provides attachment for upper end of rafters

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ridgepole: ridge | rooftree

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See Also | beam | gable roof | saddle roof | saddleback | saddleback roof

Ridgepole In Webster's Dictionary

\Ridge"pole`\, n. (Arch.) The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are secured.

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