nounπShareA 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."The cat sat on the window ledge, watching the birds outside. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks."The bird built its nest on the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean. "geologynaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA layer or stratum."The archeologist carefully brushed away the dirt from the ledge of rock to reveal the ancient fossils. "geologyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral."The old miner believed there was a rich silver ledge hidden deep within the mountain. "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA (door or window) lintel."The old, wooden window had a sturdy ledge above the frame. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cornice."The old house had a wide stone ledge that ran along the roof's edge. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams."The carpenter installed a new ledge across the boat's deck to provide support for the wooden planks. "nauticaltechnicalpartstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc)."The construction crew will ledge the hillside tomorrow to create a level platform for the new house. "buildingarchitecturegeologytechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lege; a legend."The school's history book has a ledge about the famous alumni. "storyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA provincial or territorial legislature building."The provincial legislature met in the new ledge. "architecturegovernmentpoliticsbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA provincial or territorial legislative assembly."The Alberta legislature, a provincial ledge, is debating a new law about education. "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading