noun
- the horizontal beams at the peak of a roof that support the rafters
Usage: construction; architecture
Examples
- The carpenters installed the ridgepoles before adding the rafters.
- Strong ridgepoles are essential for supporting the weight of the roof.
- The old barn’s ridgepoles had begun to sag over time.
- Metal ridgepoles are more durable than wooden ones in harsh weather.
- The architect specified steel ridgepoles for the large warehouse.
- Workers carefully aligned the ridgepoles to ensure a straight roofline.