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ridgeline

(ˈrɪdʒˌlaɪn)
n
(Physical Geography) the top edge of the ridge of a mountain
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Noun1.ridgeline - a long narrow range of hills
arete - a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
geological formation, formation - (geology) the geological features of the earth
hogback, horseback - a narrow ridge of hills
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