ledge |
flange |
As nouns the difference between ledge and flange
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
flange is an external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.
As a verb flange is
to be bent into a flange.
brink |
ledge |
As nouns the difference between brink and ledge
is that
brink is the edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm. Also used figuratively while
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.
ledge |
outcrop |
As nouns the difference between ledge and outcrop
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
outcrop is a piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.
As a verb outcrop is
to come out to the surface of the ground.
board |
ledge |
As nouns the difference between board and ledge
is that
board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or
board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.
As a verb board
is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
ledge |
lecture |
As nouns the difference between ledge and lecture
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
lecture is (
senseid) a spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
As a verb lecture is
(
senseid)(ambitransitive) to teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
ledge |
windowsill |
As nouns the difference between ledge and windowsill
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
windowsill is the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame.
ledge |
foothold |
Synonyms |
Ledge is a synonym of foothold.
As nouns the difference between ledge and foothold
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
foothold is (climbing) a solid grip with the feet.
ledge |
protuberance |
Related terms |
Ledge is a related term of protuberance.
As nouns the difference between ledge and protuberance
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
protuberance is lump, protuberance.
ledge |
outcropping |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between ledge and outcropping
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
outcropping is an outcrop.
ledge |
mantelshelf |
Synonyms |
Ledge is a synonym of mantelshelf.
As nouns the difference between ledge and mantelshelf
is that
ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while
mantelshelf is a shelf above a fireplace.
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