ridge

A long, narrow strip of high land, often along the top of a mountain.

• We walked along the ridge.
• Snow covered the high ridges.
• The path follows a ridge above the valley.

Similar words: crest

Common phrases: mountain ridge, along the ridge, narrow ridge, ridge line

The horizontal line at the top of a roof where its two sloping sides meet.

• A bird sat on the roof ridge.
• The builder replaced the ridge tiles.
• Water was entering through a crack near the ridge.

Common phrases: roof ridge, ridge tiles, ridge beam

A long, narrow area of higher ground under the sea.

• The ridge lies beneath the ocean.
• Scientists mapped several underwater ridges.
• New rock forms along this volcanic ridge.

Common phrases: ocean ridge, underwater ridge, submarine ridge

A row of connected mountains.

• A ridge of mountains filled the horizon.
• The ridge stretches across three provinces.
• Several valleys cut through the mountain ridge.

Similar words: mountain range, chain

Common phrases: mountain ridge, distant ridge

To form long, narrow raised lines on a surface.

• Farmers ridge the soil before planting.
• He ridged the field for potatoes.
• Use this tool to ridge the clay.

Common phrases: ridge the soil, ridge a field