First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1ridge
noun \ˈrij\
: a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill
: a raised part or area on the surface of something
: the place where two sloping surfaces meet
Full Definition of RIDGE
1
: an elevated body part or structure
2
a : a range of hills or mountains b : an elongate elevation on an ocean bottom
3
: an elongate crest or a linear series of crests
4
: a raised strip (as of plowed ground)
5
: the line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof
— ridged \ˈrijd\ adjective
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Origin of RIDGE
Middle English rigge, from Old English hrycg; akin to Old High German hrukki ridge, back
Related to RIDGE
- Synonyms
- crest
Other Geology Terms
2ridge
verb
ridgedridg·ing
Definition of RIDGE
transitive verb
: to form into a ridge
intransitive verb
: to extend in ridges
First Known Use of RIDGE
1523
RIDGE Defined for Kids
ridge
noun \ˈrij\
Definition of RIDGE for Kids
1
: a range of hills or mountains or its upper part
2
: a raised strip <The plow created a ridge of soil.>
3
: the line made where two sloping surfaces come together <Birds sat perched on the ridge of the roof.>
— ridged \ˈrijd\ adjective
Medical Dictionary
ridge
noun \ˈrij\
Medical Definition of RIDGE
: a raised or elevated part and especially a body part: as a : the projecting or elevated part of the back along the line of the backbone b : an elevated body part projecting from a surface
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