ridge

• Substantif désignant une longue et étroite élévation au sommet d'une colline, d'une montagne ou d'une autre forme de relief, ainsi qu'une ligne surélevée similaire à la surface.

A noun referring to a long, narrow, elevated top or crest of a hill, mountain, or other landform, or a similar raised line on a surface.

1. Long narrow hilltopB1formal

   A long, narrow, elevated part of a mountain or hill, often forming a crest.

   Crête

   • The hikers walked along the ridge of the mountain.
   • From the ridge, you can see the entire valley below.
   • The ridge was covered in snow during winter.

   Synonymesaretecrestdividehogbackspine

   Antonymesdalehollowtroughvalley

2. Raised strip on a surfaceB2formal

   A long, narrow, raised part on a flat surface, such as on metal, fabric, or skin.

   strie saillante

   • The ridges on the coin made it easier to grip.
   • The fabric has a textured ridge pattern.
   • He felt the ridges on the tree bark with his fingers.

   Synonymesribwalewelt

   Antonymesfurrowgroovetrough

3. Meteorological featureC1formalscientific

   An elongated area of high atmospheric pressure, often associated with fair weather.

   Crête barométrique

   • A ridge of high pressure is moving across the region.
   • The weather forecast shows a ridge bringing clear skies.
   • Ridges in the atmosphere can block storm systems.

   Synonymeswedge

   Antonymestrough

• Former ou marquer d'une crête longue et étroite, ou labourer la terre en billons ou en sillons surélevés.

A verb meaning to form or mark with a long, narrow elevation or crest, or to plow land into ridges.

1. Form into ridgesB2formal

   To form or create long, narrow raised lines or folds on a surface.

   former en crêtes

   • The plow ridged the field for planting.
   • The wind ridged the sand into beautiful patterns.
   • The metal sheet was ridged to provide extra strength.

   Synonymescorrugatecreaseflutefurrowgrooveribwrinkle