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ridge

1. ridge \'rij\ n [ME rigge, fr. OE hrycg; akin to OHG hrukki ridge, back, 
   L Xcruc-, crux cross, curvus curved - more at CROWN 1: an elevated body 
   part (as along the backbone)  2a: a range of hills or mountains  2b: an 
   elongate elevation on an ocean bottom  3: an elongate crest or a linear 
   series of crests  4: a raised strip (as of plowed ground)  5: the line of 
   intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides  of a roof
2. ridge vt : to form into a ridge to extend in ridges