ridge
ridge — noun
1. a long narrow piece of raised land that runs along the highest part of a mountai
a long narrow piece of raised land that runs along the highest part of a mountain or hill, with the ground sloping down on both sides
The hikers followed the narrow ridge for two hours before reaching the shelter.
followed + ridge (hiking context)
From the ridge, Emre could see the entire valley spread out below him.
A rocky ridge runs along the eastern side of the island, separating two beaches.
The morning sun hit the ridge first, leaving the campsite in shadow below.
Deep ridges in the old workbench showed where years of use had worn the wood.
- crest
refers to the very highest point or line of a hill, often sharper than a ridge
- spine
suggests a long continuous backbone of a mountain system, more literary
- escarpment
a steep ridge or cliff formed by erosion, more dramatic in scale
文法句型
the + ridge
ridge + of + noun
用法筆記
Also describes any long raised line on a flat surface, such as marks on skin, fabric, or wood. For the mountain meaning, commonly paired with 'along', 'across', or 'on top of'.
常見錯誤
2. the highest line along which the two sloping surfaces of a roof join
the highest line along which the two sloping surfaces of a roof join
A thick layer of snow settled on the roof ridge after the storm.
roof ridge collocation
The carpenter replaced three broken tiles along the ridge of the roof.
Élise designed a decorative ridge with small ceramic animals running along the top.
Birds often perched on the roof ridge, singing just after sunrise.
During the renovation, they added two skylights on either side of the roof ridge.
文法句型
the + ridge
ridge + of + roof
用法筆記
Mainly used in architecture, construction, and home-maintenance contexts. The ridge of a roof is its highest horizontal line, distinct from the eaves (the lower edges).
常見錯誤
ridge — verb
1. to shape a surface so that it has a raised line or long narrow bump running alon
to shape a surface so that it has a raised line or long narrow bump running along it
The farmer ridged the soil into straight lines before planting the seeds.
ridged the soil (farming context)
The machine ridges the metal sheets to make them stronger and stiffer.
Padma ridged the clay along the rim of the bowl using her thumb.
The baker ridged the pastry dough with the tines of a fork before baking.
Wei's hands were ridged with calluses from years of working with heavy tools.
文法句型
ridge + noun
be ridged + with + noun
用法筆記
Often used in farming (ridging soil for planting), crafting (ridging clay or metal), and cooking (ridging pastry). The passive form 'be ridged with' is common for describing surfaces marked by natural or wear-related lines.
常見錯誤
2. to stretch across an area in long narrow raised lines
to stretch across an area in long narrow raised lines
The desert floor ridged in long parallel lines shaped by the wind.
ridged in + pattern (descriptive)
North of the village, the hills ridged gently toward the coast.
The ocean floor near the fault line ridged in sharp parallel lines, creating deep underwater valleys.
Frozen waves of ice ridged across the lake in the deep winter cold.
- flatten out
to become level and lose raised lines
文法句型
ridge + across/along/toward + noun
用法筆記
A fairly literary or formal verb. More common in descriptive writing about landscapes than in everyday conversation. In casual speech, 'form ridges' or 'run in ridges' is preferred.