Ledge vs Mantel - What's the difference?
ledge | mantel | Synonyms |
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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As nouns the difference between ledge and mantel
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 mantel is the shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.As a verb mantel is
{{cx|climbing|lang=en}} To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.ledge
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