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RIDGEPOLES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ridgepoles. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word ridgepoles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RIDGEPOLES

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beam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

verb

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

crossbeam
nounn
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

girder
nounn
noun

• a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure

joist
nounn
noun

• beam used to support floors or roofs

rafter
nounn
noun

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

• someone who travels by raft

verb

• provide (a ceiling) with rafters

tie beam
nounn
noun

• a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating

ridge
nounn
noun

• a long narrow natural elevation or striation

• any long raised strip

• a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean

• a long narrow range of hills

• any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane

• 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

• extend in ridges

• plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip

• throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides

• spade into alternate ridges and troughs

• form into a ridge

rooftree
nounn
noun

• 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

Best Hypernyms For RIDGEPOLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ridgepoles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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beam

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