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ridge
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- pronunciation:
- rIj
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A ridge is a long, narrow, raised section that goes along the top of something.
From the ridge of that hill, we had a nice view of the whole town.The chimney is near the ridge of the roof.- synonyms:
- crest
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| definition 2: |
A ridge is any narrow raised strip.
I like regular potato chips, but my sister likes the ones with ridges.We weren't flying very high and we could see the ridges in the fields from the airplane. |
| definition 3: |
A chain of high hills or mountains is sometimes called a "ridge."
The explorers found the best way to cross the mountain ridge, but it was still very dangerous.- synonyms:
- range
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| derivation: |
ridgelike (adj.) |
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