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ridgepole

Syllabification: (ridge·pole)
Pronunciation: /ˈrijˌpōl/
Definition of ridgepole

noun

  • 1a horizontal beam along the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are fastened.
  • 2the horizontal pole of a long tent.

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