ridgepole

1. A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.

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   a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

2. A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent .

1. I shall walk that ridgepole, Diana, or perish in the attempt.

   deIch werde über jenen Dachfirst wandeln, Diana, oder bei dem Versuche sterben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. I dare you to climb up there and walk the ridgepole of Mr. Barry's kitchen roof.

   deIch fordere dich heraus, dort hinaufzuklettern und den First von Herrn Barrys Küchendach entlangzugehen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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