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Ridgepole

Noun

Sense 1:

a beam connecting the tops of the upright posts of a timber-frame roof.

Example sentence: The carpenter carefully positioned the ridgepole to ensure a sturdy roof structure.

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Sense 2:

a long horizontal beam along the ridge of a roof, against which the tops of the rafters are fixed.

Example sentence: The roofer nailed the shingles down the slope starting from the ridgepole.

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Adjective

Sense 1:

typical of or relating to a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The restaurant serves delicious ridgepole dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

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Sense 2:

widely known or liked by many people.

Example sentence: The movie was a ridgepole hit, attracting crowds of all ages.

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