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ridge

[/rɪdʒ/]
nounmasculinepl: ridges
crista
1. A long narrow elevated landform, especially a chain of hills or mountains
The hikers walked along the mountain ridge.
Os caminhantes caminhavam ao longo da crista da montanha.
2. A long narrow raised line or strip on a surface
The roof has ridges running across it.
O telhado tem cristas que correm por toda parte.
3. An elongated chain of mountains or hills
The Blue Ridge Mountains are famous for their beauty.
As Montanhas Blue Ridge são famosas por sua beleza.
4. A long, narrow, elevated strip on skin or other surface
Fingerprints have ridges that are unique to each person.
As impressões digitais têm cristas que são únicas para cada pessoa.
Synonyms
crestpeakelevationsummitspine
Antonyms
valleydepressionhollowravine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crista
Most common usage for geographical and physical features
General Brazilian
cumeada
Alternative term for mountain ridge
Portugal
crista
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
espigão
Used for mountain ridges in specific regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

ridge of high pressure (meteorology term)
mountain ridge line
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