ridge pole
noun[C]
(alsoridgepole,ridge-pole)uk/ˈrɪdʒ ˌpəʊl/us/ˈrɪdʒ ˌpoʊl/thehorizontalpoleof atent,positionedat thetopwhere the twoslopingsidesmeet:
Theridgepolewasbrokenso theroofof thetentsagged.
ahorizontalpieceofwoodalong theridgeof aroof(= thepartwhere theslopingsidesmeetthetop):
Thehutsareseldommore than five or sixfeethigh from theridgepoleto theground.
Pairs of timbers areraisedtoformaroofshape,linkedby a ridgepole tosupporttheroof.
- You canbuyreplacementuprightorridgepolesforyourtent.
- Ridgetentshave aridgepoleforaddedstrength.
- Thestovepipewentstraightthrough theceilingand out through abigholeat the ridge-pole.
Camping
- awning
- backpacker
- billy
- bivvy
- bivvy sack
- camping
- camping site
- campsite
- canopy tent
- canvas
- caravan site
- caravanning
- encampment
- pitch
- ridge tent
- tent city
- tent pole
- tented village
- trailer camping
- trailer park
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Parts of buildings: roofs & parts of roofs