Words Like RIDGEPOLE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RIDGEPOLE.

3 Alternative Words Similar to ridgepole

1 Ridge Noun      Synonym Words Like Ridge
2 Rooftree Noun      Synonym Words Like Rooftree
3 Beam Noun      Synonym Words Like Beam

7 definitions of ridgepole

1 The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are secured.
2 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
3 A horizontal beam at the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached. Also called ridgeboard.
4 The horizontal pole at the top of a tent.
5 The board or timber at the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are fastened. Also called ridge-plate or ridge-piece. See cut under roof.
6 a horizontal pole that supports the roof of a tent
7 a beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached
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