Ledges Meaning in English
word · lemma: ledge
ˈɫɛdʒɪz
LEDJ-iz
lˈɛdʒɪz
LEDJ-iz
Definición
Ledges are flat, narrow surfaces that stick out from a wall, cliff, or rock face. They can also be used to describe shelves built onto walls.
Uso & Matices
Usually refers to natural rock formations or architectural features. Common in climbing, 'rock ledges'. Can also mean window or wall ledges inside buildings. Not used for large shelves or floors.
Spanish: repisas - salientes (de roca/pared)Portuguese (BR): beirais - saliências - prateleiras (de pedra/parede)Portuguese (PT): beirais - saliências - prateleiras (de pedra/parede)Chinese (Simplified): 壁架 - 岩架 - 突出物Chinese (Traditional): 壁架 - 巖架 - 突出物Hindi: मंच (चट्टान/दीवार का) - ओटArabic: حواف (صخرية أو جدارية) - رفوفBengali: কাঠামো - ধাপ (প্রাকৃতিক পাথরে)Russian: уступыJapanese: 棚（たな） - 岩棚（がんだな）Vietnamese: gờ - mỏmKorean: 선반 - 턱 (암벽의)Turkish: pervaz - çıkıntı - raf (duvara bağlı)Urdu: تکیا - ابھری ہوئی سطحIndonesian: tepi menonjol - ambang
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The cat sat on the window ledges.
basic
Birds like to rest on rock ledges.
basic
Shelves and ledges help keep things organized.
basic
He climbed up to the highest of the narrow ledges on the cliff.
natural
The decorator put plants on the ledges to brighten up the room.
natural
Small animals hide on ledges to stay safe from predators.
natural