Definition of ridges

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  • ridges is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • ridges is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • ridges is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of ridges

  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ridgepole
    2. rooftree
  • a long narrow range of hills (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ridgeline
  • a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean (noun)
  • a long narrow natural elevation or striation (noun)
  • any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane (noun)
  • any long raised strip (noun)
  • extend in ridges (verb)

    Examples

    1. The land ridges towards the South
  • form into a ridge (verb)
  • plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip (verb)
  • spade into alternate ridges and troughs (verb)

    Examples

    1. ridge the soil
  • throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides (verb)

    Examples

    1. He ridged his corn

See definition of ridges in Merriam Webster