# ridge beam

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹɪdʒ ˌbiːm/

## Definitions
1. The top longitudinal beam of a ridged roof where the top ends of the rafters meet.

## Etymology
From ridge + beam.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ridge-beam