Ridge

/ΙΉΙͺdΚ’/

The meaning and definition of Ridge, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Any extended protuberance; a projecting line or strip.
    β€œThe plough threw up ridges of earth between the furrows.”
  2. The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
verb
  1. To form into a ridge
  2. To extend in ridges

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Antonyms trough

Origin

From Middle English rigge.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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