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.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Ledge
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