ridge

noun
UK: /rɪdʒ/
US: /rɪdʒ/

  1. A long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially a high edge of land.

    1. We walked along the mountain ridge.
    2. The soldiers defended the ridge against repeated enemy attacks during the night.

  2. The line where two sloping surfaces meet, especially the top edge of a roof.

    1. The ridge of the roof needs repair.
    2. Snow accumulated along the roof ridge after the heavy blizzard last week.

  3. A raised strip on a surface, such as on cloth or paper.

    1. Feel the ridge on the coin with your finger.
    2. The old printing process left noticeable ridges on the surface of the thick paper.

Synonyms

crest brim edge height
ridge verb

  1. To form or have ridges.

    1. The ground ridged after the earthquake.
    2. The clay soil ridged easily under the pressure of the heavy machinery during construction.

  2. To mark with a ridge or ridges.

    1. The machine ridged the metal sheet.
    2. Strong winds and freezing temperatures ridged the surface of the reservoir ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ridge" in English means: A long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially a high edge of land., The line where two sloping surfaces meet, especially the top edge of a roof., A raised strip on a surface, such as on cloth or paper..

The phonetic transcription of "ridge" is /rɪdʒ/ in British English and /rɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ridge": crest, brim, edge, height.

Example usage of "ridge": "We walked along the mountain ridge.". More examples on the page.