ridgeline
/ˈrɪdʒˌlaɪn/
noun
- The topmost line of a mountain or hill where the two slopes meet; a crest.
- Snow covered the ridgeline, making the trail difficult to see.
- From the ridgeline, they could see three different mountain ranges.
- The hikers followed the ridgeline for spectacular views of the valley below.
- The highest line of a roof where two sloping sides meet.
- The ridgeline of the cabin was reinforced to handle heavy snow.
- Birds often perch on the ridgeline of the barn.
- The roofer installed new shingles along the ridgeline of the house.
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