Meaning & use

ridged

adjective·Everyday

Having a raised, narrow strip or series of strips on a surface.

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The ridged sole of the hiking boot gave her better grip on the wet rocks.

A ridged potato chip holds more dip than a flat one.

A note on using this word

Ridged describes a textured surface with raised lines, distinct from 'rugged,' which describes rough terrain or toughness.

Words with a similar meaning

groovedcorrugated

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