ledge

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɛdʒ/

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. (shipbuilding) A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

Translations

• German: (shelf fixed to a wall) Bord, Regalbrett; (part of a wall that forms a shelf) Sims; (protruding part of a façade) Sims, Mauervorsprung, Mauerabsatz
• Italian: mensola, ripiano, scaffale
• Portuguese: prateleira, armário
• Russian: по́лка
• Spanish: repisa

Translations

• French: corniche, vire
• German: Sims, Band, Felsband, Felsvorsprung, Vorsprung, Kante, Platte, Felsplatt, Stufe, Überhang, Rücken
• Italian: cengia, stralpo, balza
• Russian: вы́ступ

Translations

• French: couche
• German: Lage, Schicht
• Italian: strato
• Portuguese: camada
• Russian: шельф

Translations

• German: Ader, Schicht
• Italian: filone
• Russian: за́лежь

Translations

• French: linteau
• German: Sturz

Translations

• French: corniche
• German: Gesims

Verb

ledge (ledges, present participle ledging; past and past participle ledged)

1. (uncommon) To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc).
   • 1993, Proceedings, page 87 ↗:

     [...] preparation must not remove excess dentine from the canal, and care must be taken not to ledge the canal walls.

   • 2009, Mahmoud Torabinejad, Richard E. Walton, Endodontics: Principles and Practice, Elsevier Health Sciences (ISBN 9781416038511), page 330:

     Length Longer canals are more prone to ledging than shorter canals. Careful attention to maintaining patency is required to prevent ledging.

     Initial Size Smaller-diameter canals are more easily ledged than larger-diameter canals. In summary ...

Noun

ledge (plural ledges)

1. (slang) A lege; a legend.
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Noun

ledge (plural ledges)

1. (Canada, slang) A provincial or territorial legislature building.
   • "Alberta Legislature," Explore Edmonton :

     Known to Edmontonians as "the Ledge", the Alberta Legislature Building is a marvel of marble pillars, carved oak, beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and stunning grounds.

2. (Canada, slang) A provincial or territorial legislative assembly.

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