ridges
word · lemma: ridge
Definition
Raised, narrow lines or edges that form a long, elevated strip, often on a surface like the top of hills, mountains, or even on objects or skin.
Usage & Nuances
'Ridges' is most commonly used for geography (mountain ridges) but also for raised lines or features on any object or surface, like fingerprints or fabric. Common collocations: 'mountain ridges', 'ridges on a leaf', 'the ridges of your fingerprints'. Not to be confused with 'ridges' meaning actual peaks (which are points), as ridges are long and narrow.
Example Sentences
There are snowy ridges on the mountain.
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The leaf has many small ridges.
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You can feel the ridges on your fingertips.
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The hikers followed the narrow ridges all the way to the valley.
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You’ll notice the ridges on bread after baking give it that rustic look.
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The coins had deep ridges along the edges for better grip.
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