The Open Dictionary

ridge pole

noun

UK/ˈrɪdʒ ˌpəʊl/
US/ˈrɪdʒ ˌpoʊl/

Definitions of ridge pole noun

  1. Countable

    The horizontal beam at the apex of a tent, where the two sloping sides meet.

    • Due to the broken ridge pole, one side of the tent's roof collapsed.

    • The tent's ridge pole was creaking as strong winds buffeted it.

    • The ridge pole of the tent required reinforcement to withstand the expected heavy rainfall.

  2. Countable

    A horizontal beam along the peak of a roof where the sloping sides join.

    • The cabin was only a few feet high from the ridge pole to the ground.

    • The ridge pole of the house bore significant stress during the storm.

    • The artisan carefully installed the new ridge pole to ensure the roof's stability.