large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); chief; boss; master carpenter; beams and ridge supports of a roof
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
suffix for building numbers
dormitory building; dormitory hall
laboratory block; research laboratory building
ridgepole-raising ceremony
(having, there being) a great number of books
renting a whole house; cottage rental
ridgepole-raising ceremony