noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The cat sat on the window ledge, watching the birds outside. " architecture part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks. Examples : "The bird built its nest on the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean. " geology nature geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer or stratum. Examples : "The archeologist carefully brushed away the dirt from the ledge of rock to reveal the ancient fossils. " geology architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral. Examples : "The old miner believed there was a rich silver ledge hidden deep within the mountain. " geology mineral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A (door or window) lintel. Examples : "The old, wooden window had a sturdy ledge above the frame. " architecture part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cornice. Examples : "The old house had a wide stone ledge that ran along the roof's edge. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams. Examples : "The carpenter installed a new ledge across the boat's deck to provide support for the wooden planks. " nautical technical part structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc). Examples : "The construction crew will ledge the hillside tomorrow to create a level platform for the new house. " building architecture geology technical industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lege; a legend. Examples : "The school's history book has a ledge about the famous alumni. " story literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A provincial or territorial legislature building. Examples : "The provincial legislature met in the new ledge. " architecture government politics building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A provincial or territorial legislative assembly. Examples : "The Alberta legislature, a provincial ledge, is debating a new law about education. " politics government state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
