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Webster 1913 Edition


Ledge

Ledge

(lĕj)
,
Noun.
[Akin to AS.
licgan
to lie, Icel.
liggja
; cf. Icel.
lögg
the ledge or rim at the bottom of a cask. See
Lie
to be prostrate.]
[Formerly written
lidge
.]
1.
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.
2.
A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
3.
A layer or stratum.
The lowest
ledge
or row should be of stone.
Sir H. Wotton.
4.
(Mining)
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
5.
(Shipbuilding)
A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ledge

LEDGE

, n.
1.
A stratum, layer or row.
The lowest ledge or row should be merely of stone.
2.
A ridge; a prominent row; as a ledge of rocks.
3.
A prominent part; a regular part rising or projecting beyond the rest.
4.
A small molding.
5.
A small piece of timber placed athwart ships, under the deck between the beams.
6.
A long ridge of rocks near the surface of the sea.

Definition 2024


ledge

ledge

English

Noun

ledge (plural ledges)

  1. 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.
  2. (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
  3. A layer or stratum.
  4. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
  5. (architecture) A (door or window) lintel .
  6. (architecture) A cornice.
  7. A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
  8. (slang) A lege; a legend.
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