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ridge

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/rɪdʒ/ · ridge

A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or cope of land.

Meanings

nounformal

A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or cope of land.

ایک طویل، تنگ پہاڑی چوٹی یا زمین کی گدی۔

پہاڑی

pahaari

Synonyms

hillmountainelevationپہاڑبلندیچوٹی

Antonyms

valleydepressionlowlandوادیپستتھلہ

Common Collocations

  • mountain ridge
  • ridge line
  • ridge top

Example Sentences

The hikers reached the ridge just before sunset.

چڑھائی کرنے والے سورج غروب ہونے سے پہلے پہاڑی تک پہنچے۔

Charhai karne wale sooraj ghuroob hone se pehle pahari tak pahunche.

The ridge offered a stunning view of the valley below.

پہاڑی نے نیچے وادی کا شاندار منظر پیش کیا۔

Pahari ne neeche waadi ka shandar manzar pesh kiya.

They followed the ridge to find the best camping site.

انہوں نے بہترین کیمپنگ کی جگہ تلاش کرنے کے لئے پہاڑی کا پیچھا کیا۔

Unho ne behtareen camping ki jagah talaash karne ke liye pahari ka peecha kiya.

Easily Confused With

ridgepole:A ridgepole is a beam at the top of a roof, whereas a ridge refers to a long narrow hill or elevated part of land.

Word Family

ridged
adjectiveچوٹی دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'ridge' like a raised line on a terrain map.

Imagine standing on a narrow ridge that offers panoramic views on both sides.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rycc" — a back, chain, ridge

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'rycc', referring to a back or ridge, to its current form in modern English, emphasizing elevations in land.