ridge beam

English

Etymology

From ridge +‎ beam.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪdʒ biːm/

Noun

ridge beam (plural ridge beams)

1. (carpentry) The top longitudinal beam of a ridged roof where the top ends of the rafters meet.

Synonyms

• ridge plate

Translations

top longitudinal beam of a roof

• Finnish: harjapalkki
• French: panne faîtière (fr) f
• Galician: cumieira f