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ledges

/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪz/

ledges is the plural of ledge.

Meaning of ledge

Noun

ledge (plural ledges)

  1. A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
    • Let me help you tie the rope around your neck / Let me help to talk you the wrong way off the ledge / Let me help you hold the Glock against your head2000, “Dig”, in L.D. 50, performed by Mudvayne, Track 2
  2. A shelf on which articles may be laid.
  3. A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
  4. A layer or stratum.
  5. A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
  6. A (door or window) lintel.

See all 11 meanings of ledge

Words that rhyme with ledges

Questions about ledges

What is ledges the plural of?
Ledges is the plural of ledge.
How do you pronounce ledges?
Ledges is pronounced /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪz/.

Words near ledges in the dictionary

  1. ledgering
  2. ledgerman
  3. ledgermen
  4. ledgers
  5. Ledgerwood
  6. ledges
  7. ledgestone
  8. ledgestones
  9. ledgier
  10. ledgiest
  11. ledginess

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