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ridged

/ˈɹɪdʒd/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having ridges or folds; rough, uneven, or wavy.

  • Noun

    Having a ridge or a series of ridges.


Synonyms

enridged
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ridged
bigged , figged , gigged
Variants
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ridge , ridged , ridges , ridging
Forms
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ridges, ridgedly, more ridged, most ridged


Etymology
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From Old English hrycg, a ridge or back, from a base meaning 'a projecting part'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest ridged feature on Earth is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which runs through the Atlantic Ocean.

  2. The Great Wall of China is not a continuous ridged line, but rather a series of walls and fortifications.

  3. The term 'ridged' is also used in the field of dentistry to describe the surface of teeth.


Related Concepts
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  1. Topography: The study of the earth's surface and its physical features, including ridges.

  2. Geology: The scientific study of the solid earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.


Culture
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In literature, 'ridged' is often used to describe the surface of a mountain or a wave. In art, it can refer to the texture of certain materials or the pattern on certain animals. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe the rhythm or melody.

How to Memorize "ridged"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a mountain range with tall, ridged peaks. Imagine running your fingers over the rough surface of a rock with ridges.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ridged' with the feeling of roughness or unevenness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ridges are rough and raised' to help remember the meaning of 'ridged'.


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