ledge

About 2.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
2. noun A shelf on which articles may be laid.
3. noun A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
4. noun A layer or stratum.
5. noun A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
6. noun A (door or window) lintel.
7. noun A cornice.
8. noun A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

Similar words

shelf bar rooftop folding sill board roof plank flange cornice

Often followed by

of and to in on that or is at

Word family

ledges ledgier ledgiest ledgy