Associations to the word «Ledge»

Wiktionary

LEDGE, noun. 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.
LEDGE, noun. (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
LEDGE, noun. A layer or stratum.
LEDGE, noun. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
LEDGE, noun. (architecture) A (door or window) lintel .
LEDGE, noun. (architecture) A cornice.
LEDGE, noun. A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
LEDGE, noun. (slang) A lege; a legend.

Dictionary definition

LEDGE, noun. A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope