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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ledge /lɛdʒ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a narrow, flat, shelflike part sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other upright structure.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ledge (lej),USA pronunciation n., v., ledged, ledg•ing. n. - a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray.
- a more or less flat shelf of rock protruding from a cliff or slope.
- a reef, ridge, or line of rocks in the sea or other body of water.
- Mining
- a layer or mass of rock underground.
- a lode or vein.
- Building[Carpentry.]a member similar to but larger than a cleat.
- Nautical, Naval Terms[Shipbuilding.]a minor transverse deck beam running between regular deck beams to form part of a coaming.
v.t. - Buildingto assemble (a door or the like) with ledges.
- 1300–50; Middle English legge, perh. derivative of leggen to lay1; compare Middle High German legge layer, edge, Old English lecg part of a weapon
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