ledge

/lɛdʒ/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
A layer or stratum.
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
A (door or window) lintel.
A cornice.
To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc).
A lege; a legend.
A provincial or territorial legislature building.
A provincial or territorial legislative assembly.

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