ridge

• Substantivo que designa uma longa e estreita elevação no topo de um morro, montanha ou outra forma de relevo, bem como uma linha elevada semelhante na superfície.

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.

   Crista

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaretecrestdividehogbackspine

   Antônimosdalehollowtroughvalley

2. Raised strip on a surfaceB2formal

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

   Saliência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosribwalewelt

   Antônimosfurrowgroovetrough

3. Meteorological featureC1formalscientific

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

   Crista

   • 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.

   Sinônimoswedge

   Antônimostrough

• Formar ou marcar com uma elevação estreita e comprida; arar a terra formando sulcos e cristas.

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.

   Formar cristas

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

   Sinônimoscorrugatecreaseflutefurrowgrooveribwrinkle