ledging

ledge

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Definitions of ledging word

noun ledging a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray. 1
noun ledging a more or less flat shelf of rock protruding from a cliff or slope. 1
noun ledging a reef, ridge, or line of rocks in the sea or other body of water. 1
noun ledging Mining. a layer or mass of rock underground. a lode or vein. 1
noun ledging Carpentry. a member similar to but larger than a cleat. 1
noun ledging Shipbuilding. a minor transverse deck beam running between regular deck beams to form part of a coaming. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English legge, perhaps derivative of leggen to lay1; compare Middle High German legge layer, edge, Old English lecg part of a weapon

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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