Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Ridges.
How to pronounce ridges:
US
Ridges - as a noun
A long narrow natural elevation or striation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elevation12natural elevationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean
A long narrow range of hills
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ridgeline11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14geological formationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage15outgrowth16process11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ridgepole13rooftree11Ridges - as a verb
Extend in ridges
Example: "The land ridges towards the south"
Plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip
Throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
Example: "He ridged his corn"
Spade into alternate ridges and troughs
Example: "Ridge the soil"
Form into a ridge
Example Sentences
"The hiker followed the ridges of the mountain to reach the summit."
"The potter shaped the clay into a bowl with decorative ridges."
"The farmer plowed the land, creating neat rows with ridges."
"Grandpa's hands had deep ridges and callouses from years of hard work."
"The artist sketched the intricate ridges of the tree bark."
Word Game Points
Is RIDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ridges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RIDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ridges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is RIDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ridges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
