Formally defined, a ridge is a long, narrow elevation of land or a raised linear strip that stands higher than the surrounding terrain or surface. In geographical terms, it represents a continuous chain of hills or mountains forming an elevated crest. In building construction, it denotes the highest horizontal line where opposing roof slopes intersect. In anatomy and mechanics, it describes any raised, narrow margin, rib, or fold on a bone, tissue, or manufactured component.
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