ledge

• Surface étroite qui fait saillie, semblable à une étagère, comme une corniche rocheuse en montagne ou une formation sous-marine.

A narrow, projecting shelf-like surface, such as a ridge on a mountain or a submerged underwater formation.

1. Projecting ridge on a mountainB1formal

   A narrow, shelf-like projection on the side of a mountain or cliff.

   Saillie rocheuse

   • The climbers rested on a narrow ledge halfway up the cliff.
   • A mountain goat stood confidently on a rocky ledge.
   • They pitched their tent on a flat ledge overlooking the valley.

   Synonymesoutcropoverhangprojectionridgeshelfstep

2. Submerged ridge underwaterB2formal

   A ridge or shelf-like formation that is located underwater, often near a coastline.

   Récif submergé

   • The shipwreck was discovered on a submerged ledge.
   • Divers explored the coral-covered ledge beneath the waves.
   • Fish often gather around underwater ledges for shelter.

   Synonymesbankreefridgeshelfshoal

3. Window ledgeA2formal

   A narrow shelf projecting from the bottom of a window, either inside or outside.

   Rebord de fenêtre

   • She placed a potted plant on the window ledge.
   • The cat sat on the ledge, watching the birds outside.
   • He leaned out over the window ledge to clean the glass.

   Synonymessillwindowsill