Synonyms of ridge

Noun


1. ridge, natural elevation, elevation

usage: a long narrow natural elevation or striation

2. ridge, convex shape, convexity

usage: any long raised strip

3. ridge, geological formation, formation

usage: a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean

4. ridge, ridgeline, geological formation, formation

usage: a long narrow range of hills

5. ridge, process, outgrowth, appendage

usage: any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane

6. ridge, ridgepole, rooftree, beam

usage: 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

Verb


1. ridge, cover, continue, extend

usage: extend in ridges; "The land ridges towards the South"

2. ridge, plow, plough, turn

usage: plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip

3. ridge, throw

usage: throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides; "He ridged his corn"

4. ridge, spade

usage: spade into alternate ridges and troughs; "ridge the soil"

5. ridge, shape, form

usage: form into a ridge

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