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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The topmost edge along a mountain ridge.

   "To either side there are beautiful views from the trail along the ridgeline."

2. 2
   a long narrow range of hills wordnet
3. 3
   The topmost edge along a roof, where its sloping sides meet.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ridgeridge

Example

More examples

"To either side there are beautiful views from the trail along the ridgeline."

Etymology

From ridge + line.

Related phrases

ridgeline plot

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