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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 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I had seen a thing like a death's head resting on the ledge of the box, whereas Richard saw the shape of an old woman who looked like Mme. There was a broad strong ledge of stone to this grating where Had they remained within they would have been safe, for a ledge above the house parted the avalanche so that it was diverted into two paths and swept past the house on either side. |
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