Ledge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ledge ( noun )

1. A narrow shelf of rock projecting from a cliff or steep slope.
2. A horizontal surface or projection on a building or rock face, typically one of a series at regular intervals.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english leger "bed, couch", of germanic origin; related to dutch legger and german lager.

Examples:

1. The climbers had to scale a sheer rock face with no ledges to hold on to.
2. The building had decorative ledges running along the upper floors.
3. The birds nested in a small ledge high up on the cliff.
4. The window was set into the wall with a deep ledge.
5. The ledge was covered in moss and lichen.

(As a verb)

Ledge ( verb )

1. A narrow shelf of rock projecting from a cliff or steep slope.
2. A horizontal surface or projection on a building or rock face, typically one of a series at regular intervals.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english leger "bed, couch", of germanic origin; related to dutch legger and german lager.

Examples:

1. The climbers had to scale a sheer rock face with no ledges to hold on to.
2. The building had decorative ledges running along the upper floors.
3. The birds nested in a small ledge high up on the cliff.
4. The window was set into the wall with a deep ledge.
5. The ledge was covered in moss and lichen.