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ledge

/lɛdʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A flat projection or overhanging mass of rock, especially one projecting from a cliff or face of a building.

  • noun

    A platform or stage, especially one raised above the floor.

Pronunciation
  1. /lɛdʒ/



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  2. /lɛdʒ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with ledge
edge , bridge , ridge
Variants
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ledge , ledges , ledgier , ledgiest , ledgy
Etymology
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Old English lēg, lēdge; related to leggian, to lay.

Trivia
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  1. A ledge can support up to 2,000 pounds per square foot.

  2. The term 'ledge' is derived from the Old English word 'lēg' or 'lēdge', which means 'a laying' or 'a lying'.

  3. Ledges can form in various environments, such as in the ocean, on mountainsides, and even in urban areas.

Related Concepts
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  1. cliff: A large vertical face of a mountain or a steep slope. A cliff often has a ledge.

  2. balcony: An open-air balcony projecting from the wall of a building.

Culture
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In literature, a ledge can symbolize a turning point or a moment of reflection. In art, it can represent a sense of balance or precariousness.

How to Memorize "ledge"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rocky cliff with a ledge jutting out from its face.
    - Visualize a stage with performers standing on a ledge.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ledge' with 'cliff' or 'stage'.
    - Think of a ledge as a flat, projecting surface.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'The actor stood on the ledge, delivering his lines with passion.'

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