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Webster 1913 Edition
Ledge
Ledge
(lĕj)
, Noun.
[Akin to AS.
licgan
to lie, Icel. liggja
; cf. Icel. lögg
the ledge or rim at the bottom of a cask. See Lie
to be prostrate.] [Formerly written
lidge
.] 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.
The lowest
ledge
or row should be of stone. Sir H. Wotton.
4.
(Mining)
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
5.
(Shipbuilding)
A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ledge
LEDGE
, n.1.
A stratum, layer or row.The lowest ledge or row should be merely of stone.
2.
A ridge; a prominent row; as a ledge of rocks.3.
A prominent part; a regular part rising or projecting beyond the rest.4.
A small molding.5.
A small piece of timber placed athwart ships, under the deck between the beams.6.
A long ridge of rocks near the surface of the sea.Definition 2024
ledge
ledge
English
Noun
ledge (plural ledges)
- 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.
- (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
- A layer or stratum.
- A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
- (architecture) A (door or window) lintel .
- (architecture) A cornice.
- A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
- (slang) A lege; a legend.
Translations
shelf
of rocks
layer
lode
timber