First

roof ridge

noun FIRST Rare

Usage Note

First is the horizontal apex line of a pitched roof where two slopes meet; ridge tiles (Firstziegel) are laid along it to weatherproof the joint and are a standard feature of German residential roofs.

Examples

"Der First liegt auf 8,50 m Höhe über dem Erdgeschossfußboden."

Natural Translation

The ridge is at 8.50 m height above the ground-floor level.

Literal Translation

The ridge lies at 8.50 m height above the ground-floor floor.

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