LEDGE


Meaning of LEDGE in English

I. ˈlej noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English legge, probably from leggen to lay — more at lay

1. : a raised or projecting edge or molding added to protect or check: as

a. : a bar forming the top of a gate

b. : a strip making the raised edge of a shelf, tray, or printer's galley

c. : the side of a rabbet against which a door or window closes

d. : chair rail

e. : batten , cleat

2. : a narrow shelf forming the top or projecting from the side of a wall or other vertical structure

ledges high on two walls served as plate racks

3. : ridge , reef ; especially : one under water near the shore

4.

a. : a narrow horizontal shelf formed in a rock wall or declivity

b. : rock solid enough to form a ledge : bedrock

5. : an architectural stringcourse, molding, or fillet

6. : an ingate for a mold

7. : a mass of rock that constitutes a valuable mineral deposit : lode , vein

8.

a. : an athwartships timber supporting the deck of a wooden ship from beneath

b. : coaming

II. verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

intransitive verb

: to form a ledge

transitive verb

: to form as or supply with ledges : place on or as if on a ledge

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