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ledge

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/lɛdʒ/ · ledge

A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, often serving as a shelf or support.

Meanings

nounformal

A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, often serving as a shelf or support.

ایک تنگ افقی سطح جو دیوار سے باہر کی طرف بڑھتی ہے، اکثر ایک شیلف یا سہارا دینے کے طور پر کام کرتی ہے۔

پتھر کا کٹاؤ

patthar ka katao

Synonyms

sillshelfprojectionپتھر کا کٹاؤنقشہپشخانہ

Antonyms

voidgapopeningخالی جگہخلاکھلی جگہ

Common Collocations

  • window ledge
  • rock ledge
  • balcony ledge

Example Sentences

She placed the flower pot on the window ledge.

اس نے کھڑکی کے پتھر کی کٹائی پر گلدان رکھا۔

Us ne khidki ke patthar ki kataai par guldaan rakha.

The climbers carefully navigated the rocky ledge.

چڑھائی کرنے والوں نے پتھریلی کٹائی کے ارد گرد احتیاط سے گزر کیا۔

Chadhai karne walon ne patthar ki kataai ke ird gird ihtiyaat se guzar kiya.

The painting was hung on the ledge above the fireplace.

پینٹنگ کو آگ کے مقام کے اوپر کٹائی پر لٹکایا گیا تھا۔

Painting ko aag ke maqam ke ooper kataai par latkaya gaya tha.

Easily Confused With

ledge vs. ledge:Ledge refers to a narrow projection, while 'ledge' is often confused with edges or other types of surfaces.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ledge as a 'ledge out' where you can place things.

Imagine a window with a flower pot on a narrow ledge.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ledg" — a shelf or projection

First known use: 15th century

The word 'ledge' has its roots in Old English, where it referred to a 'shelf' or 'protruding' surface. It has evolved in modern English to commonly refer to narrow projections.