Thesaurus: ledge

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1. n. 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. n. A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
3. n. A layer or stratum.
4. n. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
5. n. A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
6. n. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
7. 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.
8. n:100 n. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water