Ledge

Word LEDGE
Character 5
Hyphenation ledge
Pronunciations /lɛdʒ/

Definitions and meanings of "Ledge"

What do we mean by ledge?

A horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall. noun

A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall. noun

An underwater ridge or rock shelf. noun

A level of rock-bearing ore; a vein. noun

To allege.

A shelf on which articles may be placed; anything which resembles such a shelf; a flat rim or projection; as, the ledge of a window; a ledge of earth on the inner side of a parapet. noun

Specifically— In arch.: A small horizontal molding of rectangular profile. A string-course. noun

In joinery, a piece against which something rests, as the side of a rebate against which a door or shutter is stopped, or a projecting fillet serving the same purpose as the stop of a door, or the fillet which confines a window-frame in its place. noun

In ship-building, a. piece of the deck-frame of a ship, lying between the deck-beams. noun

A rail of a chair. noun

In printing, one of the pieces of furniture; a wedge, used in locking up a form of type. noun

A shelf-like ridge or elevation; any natural formation somewhat resembling a shelf: as, a ledge at the top of a precipice; a ledge of rock under water. noun

A bar for fastening a gate. noun

To lay (eggs).

To lay hands on.

To lay eggs.

A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery. noun

A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks. noun

A layer or stratum. noun

A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral. noun

A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

A layer or stratum.

A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

A (door or window) lintel.

A cornice.

A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

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The word "ledge" in example sentences

On the ledge is a potted plant (a white rose, 'natch) and Mary Jane (taking the place of the dog ... hmmm, that could be taken the wrong way,) but waving him off to his grand adventure becoming a hero. ❋ Lyda222 (2008)

That ledge is the only good spot we have to keep a fish, and no tank any larger will safely fit. ❋ Moriarty6 (2007)

Several days later, the family learned that it had come down on a mountain ledge; terrified goat herders fell down on their knees in prayers, believing it was the Holy Ghost descending. ❋ Unknown (2002)

If the ledge is too deep to reach with crankbaits, switch to a Carolina-rigged lizard or a Texas-rigged worm. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, the coming months are going to be critical ones for the world as we balance precariously on the thin ledge between financial stability and chaos, between economic co-operation and vicious trade war. ❋ Unknown (1983)

Expect the next hurdle on the topside to be the short-term ledge of selling interest just ahead of 93.00, but beyond there we fully anticipate a re-visit to 93.77 highs from 7 January, and beyond there see potential for a move back towards the upper echelons of 97. 00-98.00. [email protected] (ACM - Advanced Currency Ma (2010)

Yep, that stuff on the window ledge is not pigeon poo – it’s snow! ❋ Unknown (2005)

This is called the ledge, and it's a balcony on the top floor, the viewing deck of the Sears Tower made completely of glass. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Above us, the tunnel curved around, some fourteen feet across, and below our ledge was a swiftly moving current of filthy wastewater. ❋ Patterson, James, 1947- (2005)

Below the ledge was a box-shaped carving with a cross on top and two smaller, inverted crosses protruding from the bottom corners. ❋ WARREN GETLER (2003)

Anyway, he popped a couple and decided the ledge was a runway and that he could fly. ' ❋ Sandford, John, 1944 Feb. 23- (1997)

Beyond the edge of the ledge was a line of vertical rings: the deceleration track for incoming ships. ❋ Niven, Larry (1996)

And the bones littering the ledge were his, the blood staining the lair, even Tarran's panting groans as he tried to get to the stairs. ❋ Weis, Margaret (1994)

Her ledge was a narrow jutting extension of an older surface long buried by new snows. ❋ Auel, Jean M. (1990)

The ledge was a favourite nesting-place for the birds, and the children had to be careful not to tread on the eggs. ❋ Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 (1973)

The ladder was fastened to a ledge, and opposite the ledge was another door, strong and heavy. ❋ Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 (1965)

To him the marks on the ledge were a pledge of greater discoveries to come. ❋ Andre Norton (1958)

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