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Apex piece tops off river and wall crossings (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ridge tile

'apex piece' is the definition.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ridge tile that I've seen before include "slab" , "item needed on roof" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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