noun. A horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall.

noun. A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall.

noun. An underwater ridge or rock shelf.

noun. A level of rock-bearing ore; a vein.

To allege.

noun. A shelf on which articles may be placed; anything which resembles such a shelf; a flat rim or projection; as, the ledge of a window; a ledge of earth on the inner side of a parapet.

noun. Specifically— In arch.: A small horizontal molding of rectangular profile. A string-course.

noun. In joinery, a piece against which something rests, as the side of a rebate against which a door or shutter is stopped, or a projecting fillet serving the same purpose as the stop of a door, or the fillet which confines a window-frame in its place.

noun. In ship-building, a. piece of the deck-frame of a ship, lying between the deck-beams.

noun. A rail of a chair.

noun. In printing, one of the pieces of furniture; a wedge, used in locking up a form of type.

noun. A shelf-like ridge or elevation; any natural formation somewhat resembling a shelf: as, a ledge at the top of a precipice; a ledge of rock under water.

noun. A bar for fastening a gate.

To lay (eggs).

To lay hands on.

To lay eggs.

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.

noun. A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

noun. A layer or stratum.

noun. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

noun. A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

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.

noun. A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

noun. A layer or stratum.

noun. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

noun. A (door or window) lintel .

noun. A cornice.

noun. A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

noun. See lege.

noun. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

"On the ledge is a potted plant (a white rose, 'natch) and Mary Jane (taking the place of the dog ... hmmm, that could be taken the wrong way,) but waving him off to his grand adventure becoming a hero."

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allege  dredge  edge  fledge  hedge  

bluff  boulder  cave  crevice  mound  

band  bank  beam-end  bed  bedding