# ridgepole

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/

## Definitions
1. A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.
2. A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent .

## Etymology
From ridge + pole.

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