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Ledge vs Boulder - What's the difference?

ledge | boulder |

As nouns the difference between ledge and boulder

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 boulder is a large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

As a verb boulder is

to engage in bouldering.

ledge

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
  • A layer or stratum.
  • A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
  • (architecture) A (door or window) lintel .
  • (architecture) A cornice.
  • A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
  • (slang) A lege; a legend.
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    boulder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bowlder, bulder (dated)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.
  • (geology) A particle greater than 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
  • Derived terms

    * bouldering

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To engage in bouldering
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