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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley