Main Entry:

ledge

Pronunciation:

\ˈlej\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English legge bar of a gate

Date:

1535

1: a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check <a window ledge>2: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore3 a: a narrow flat surface or shelf ; especially : one that projects from a wall of rock b: rock that is solid or continuous enough to form ledges : bedrock <the field was full of ledge>4: lode, vein

— ledgy \ˈle-jē\ adjective