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Ledge vs Fledge - What's the difference?

ledge | fledge |

As a noun 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 fledge is

to care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.

As an adjective fledge is

(archaic) feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.

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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    fledge

    English

    Verb

    (fledg)
  • To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
  • To grow, cover or be covered with feathers.
  • To decorate with feathers.
  • Adjective

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  • (archaic) Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
  • * Milton
  • his shoulders, fledge with wings