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

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