ledge

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
  3. Noun.  A layer or stratum.
  4. Noun.  A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
  5. Noun.  A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
  6. Noun.  See lege.

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