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ridgepole

rid·ge·pole

UK/ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/ US/ˈɹɪdʒˌpoʊl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a beam laid along the ridge of a roof; provides attachment for upper end of rafters

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Origin

From ridge + pole.

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