Meaning & use
ridgeline
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The line formed by the highest points along a mountain ridge.
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Hikers followed the ridgeline for miles before descending into the valley.
The sunset painted the ridgeline in shades of orange.
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Commonly used in hiking, geography, and military contexts to describe elevated terrain features.
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