Definition of Ridge

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Definition of Ridge

Ridge

The back, or top of the back; a crest.

A range of hills or mountains, or the upper part of such a range; any extended elevation between valleys.

A raised line or strip, as of ground thrown up by a plow or left between furrows or ditches, or as on the surface of metal, cloth, or bone, etc.

The intersection of two surface forming a salient angle, especially the angle at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof or a vault.

The highest portion of the glacis proceeding from the salient angle of the covered way.

To form a ridge of; to furnish with a ridge or ridges; to make into a ridge or ridges.

To form into ridges with the plow, as land.

To wrinkle.

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Ridge Quotations

I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.
Daniel Boone

We live in a state with a wonderful climate and plenty of natural beauty, from the shores of Cumberland Island to the Chattahoochee River to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Roy Barnes

I know Dr. Kennedy and I know Coral Ridge Ministries. I have no connection.
Roy Moore

I have great respect for President Bush, Secretary Powell and Secretary Ridge.
Elton Gallegly

Alas! Alas! Life is full of disappointments; as one reaches one ridge there is always another and a higher one beyond which blocks the view.
Fridtjof Nansen

We took a straight course up the great snow ridge.
Hudson Stuck

Ridge Translations

ridge in Latin is iugum, promontorium

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