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Promontory vs Ledge - What's the difference?

promontory | ledge | Related terms |

Promontory is a related term of ledge.


As nouns the difference between promontory and ledge

is that promontory is a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff 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.

promontory

English

Noun

(promontories)
  • A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.
  • (anatomy) A projecting part of the body.

    • Synonyms

    * headland * hoe

    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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