벽이나 절벽에서 선반처럼 튀어나온 수평 돌기
a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other vertical structure
예문:
"The cat sat calmly on the narrow window ledge watching the birds outside."
"Climbers often rest on a small rock ledge before attempting the final ascent."
"He placed a row of potted succulents along the stone ledge of the balcony."
해안 근처 바다 밑에 있는 바위 능선이나 암초
an underwater ridge or reef, especially of rocks near the shore
예문:
"The boat's hull was damaged when it scraped against a hidden coral ledge."
"Divers discovered a variety of colorful fish living near the underwater ledge."
광석을 함유하고 있는 암석의 층이나 광맥
a stratum of metal- or ore-bearing rock or a vein of minerals
예문:
"The miners followed a rich ledge of gold-bearing quartz deep into the mountain."
"Geologists identified a distinct ledge of sedimentary rock in the canyon wall."
문짝 등에 가로지르는 나무 막대를 붙여 조립하다
to provide or reinforce a door or gate with horizontal strips of wood known as ledges
예문:
"The carpenter decided to ledge the barn door to provide extra stability."
"Traditional gates are often ledged and braced to prevent sagging over time."