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ledge

1. a ridge of rock that lies beneath the surface of the sea

2. a narrow shelflike rock projection on a cliff or mountain

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ledge [lej]

(building construction)

A horizontal timber on the back of a batten door or on a framed and braced door.

(engineering)

A raised edge or molding.

A narrow shelf projecting from the side of a vertical structure.

A horizontal timber that supports the put-logs of scaffolding.

(geology)

A narrow, shelflike ridge or rock protrusion, much longer than high, and usually horizontal, formed in a rock wall or on a cliff face.

A ridge of rocks found underwater, especially one near a shore or connected with and bordering a shore.

(metallurgy)

In-gate for a foundry mold.

(mining engineering)

A mining quarry exposure.

An outcrop associated with a mineral deposit.

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ledge

1. A small projecting member or molding.

2. A wood member across a number of boards to hold them together.

3. An unframed member which stiffens a board, or a series of boards or battens.

4.See bedrock.