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ledge
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- pronunciation:
- lej
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a narrow, flat, horizontal projection from a vertical surface, esp. from a wall, as at the bottom of a window.
The window cleaner stood on the window ledge and began his task.- synonyms:
- sill
- similar words:
- mantel, overhang, projection, protrusion, shelf
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| definition 2: |
a shelf of rock projecting from a wall or cliff.
The hiker stood on the ledge and peered down into the canyon.- synonyms:
- shelf
- similar words:
- overhang, projection, protrusion
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| definition 3: |
an underwater reef or ridge.
- synonyms:
- reef, shelf
- similar words:
- ridge
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| related words: |
cliff, edge |
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