A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface
“He managed to find a ledge on which to place his foot on while climbing.”
A flat length of wood or rigid material forming part of a piece of furniture
“Dim light emanated from low candles that sat on a wooden ledge running the length of the room.”
A window ledge
“He had to climb out of the window onto the next ledge to get away from the fire.”
Underwater or partially submerged ledge
A doorstep
Ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach
A limit or boundary
A framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things
A long work table in a workshop or laboratory
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