ledge
a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray.
a more or less flat shelf of rock protruding from a cliff or slope.
a reef, ridge, or line of rocks in the sea or other body of water.
Mining.
a layer or mass of rock underground.
a lode or vein.
Carpentry. a member similar to but larger than a cleat.
Shipbuilding. a minor transverse deck beam running between regular deck beams to form part of a coaming.
to assemble (a door or the like) with ledges.
Origin of ledge
1Other words from ledge
- ledgeless, adjective
- un·ledged, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for ledge
/ (lɛdʒ) /
a narrow horizontal surface resembling a shelf and projecting from a wall, window, etc
a layer of rock that contains an ore; vein
a ridge of rock that lies beneath the surface of the sea
a narrow shelflike rock projection on a cliff or mountain
Origin of ledge
1Derived forms of ledge
- ledgy or ledged, adjective
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