noun

ridge

Translation

ridge, crest, range, furrow

We walked along the mountain ridge.

The plough left ridges in the field.

The plow left ridges in the field.

A ridge of high pressure is expected.

((a/the)) ridge ((of sth.)) a long narrow raised part (of sth.) We followed the ridge of the hill.

Synonyms: crest, spine, edge

From Old English 'hrycg', meaning 'back' or 'spine'.

Imagine the ridge of a mountain is like the spine on an animal's back.