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rooftree

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɹuːftɹiː/
  • General-American: /ˈɹufˌtɹi/
  • CMU ARPABET: R UW1 F T R IY2 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The primary beam of a roof; the ridgepole; hence, the roof itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A home; a household.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ridge, ridgepole

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beam

History

Etymology

From roof + tree.