noun🔗ShareRepisa, saliente, cornisaA 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. "El gato se sentó en la repisa de la ventana, observando los pájaros afuera.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepisa, salienteA shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks."The bird built its nest on the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean. "El pájaro construyó su nido en la repisa rocosa con vistas al océano.geologynaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepisa, salienteA layer or stratum."The archeologist carefully brushed away the dirt from the ledge of rock to reveal the ancient fossils. "El arqueólogo cepilló cuidadosamente la suciedad de la repisa de la roca para revelar los fósiles antiguos.geologyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVetaA lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral."The old miner believed there was a rich silver ledge hidden deep within the mountain. "El viejo minero creía que había una rica veta de plata escondida en lo profundo de la montaña.geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDintelA (door or window) lintel."The old, wooden window had a sturdy ledge above the frame. "La vieja ventana de madera tenía un dintel resistente sobre el marco.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornisa, repisaA cornice."The old house had a wide stone ledge that ran along the roof's edge. "La casa antigua tenía una amplia cornisa de piedra que recorría el borde del tejado.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepisa, cornisaA 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. "El carpintero instaló una nueva repisa a través de la cubierta del barco para proporcionar soporte a las tablas de madera.nauticaltechnicalpartstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormar una repisaTo 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. "El equipo de construcción formará una repisa en la ladera mañana para crear una plataforma nivelada para la nueva casa.buildingarchitecturegeologytechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepisa, salienteA lege; a legend."The school's history book has a ledge about the famous alumni. "El libro de historia de la escuela tiene una repisa sobre los ex alumnos famosos.storyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEdificio de la legislatura provincial o territorialA provincial or territorial legislature building."The provincial legislature met in the new ledge. "La legislatura provincial se reunió en el nuevo edificio.architecturegovernmentpoliticsbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAsamblea legislativaA provincial or territorial legislative assembly."The Alberta legislature, a provincial ledge, is debating a new law about education. "La legislatura de Alberta, una asamblea provincial, está debatiendo una nueva ley sobre educación.politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading