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Ledge

/lɛdʒ/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Ledge"

noun

1
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.
2
A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
3
A layer or stratum.
4
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

verb

1
To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc).

🔄 Synonyms of "Ledge"

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Word	Definition
shelfnoun	A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ledge"

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Word	Definition
shelfnoun	A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
barnoun	A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
rooftopnoun	(somewhat formal) The area atop a roof.
foldingnoun	The action of folding; a fold.
sillnoun	(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.
boardnoun	A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
roofnoun	(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
planknoun	A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
flangenoun	An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.
cornicenoun	(architecture) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.
plaquenoun	(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).
padnoun	A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
palletnoun	A portable platform, usually designed to be easily moved by a forklift, on which goods can be stacked, for transport or storage.
bermnoun	A narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope.
brinknoun	The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
rimnoun	An edge around something, especially when circular.
brimnoun	The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.
platenoun	A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
edgenoun	An advantage.
tabletnoun	A pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance in solid form.