Definition of "ledge" in Englisch

noun

1. A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

2. A shelf on which articles may be laid.

3. (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

4. A layer or stratum.

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

6. (architecture) A (door or window) lintel.

7. (architecture) A cornice.

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

verb

1. (uncommon) To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc).

noun

1. (slang) Alternative form of lege (“a legend; a person held in high regard”).

   • http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/pete-jenson-adebayors-fresh-start-means-hard-work-short-hair-ndash-and-vital-goals-2263767.html, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/8605605/Andy-Murray-v-Feliciano-Lopez-at-Wimbledon-2011-as-it-happened.html, https://web.archive.org/web/20121109021139/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19083758

noun

1. (Canada, slang) A provincial or territorial legislature building.

   • 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.