ledge

lɛdʒ
ledge: narrow surface projecting from a wall or cliff
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Translation of ledge into German

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Noun

1.

projection

narrow surface projecting from a wall or cliff
Vorsprung mGesims n
  • The cat perched on the window ledge.Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett.
2.

furniture

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shelf on which articles may be laid
UK
Regal nAblage fSimse fGesims n
  • She placed the books on the ledge.Sie stellte die Bücher auf das Regal.
3.

geology

shelf, ridge, or reef of rocks
  • Divers explored the coral ledge.Taucher erkundeten das Korallenriff.
4.

mineral

TECH.
limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral
TECH.
Gang Felsband
  • Miners extracted gold from the ledge.Bergleute förderten Gold aus dem Gang.
5.

shipbuilding

Dated
timber supporting the deck in shipbuilding
Dated
Decksbalken Leiste fStützbalken Sims
  • The ledge was crucial for the ship's stability.Der Decksbalken war entscheidend für die Stabilität des Schiffes.
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Expressions with ledge: examples in English and translations in German

Fensterbank
Fenstersims
She placed the flower pot on the window ledge.
Abgrund der Verzweiflung
Rand der Verzweiflung
After losing his job, he felt like he was on a ledge of despair.

Images of ledge

  • ledge: narrow surface projecting from a wall or cliff
    (projection) Vorsprung
  • ledge: shelf on which articles may be laid
    (furniture) Regal
  • ledge: shelf, ridge, or reef of rocks
    (geology) Felsvorsprung
  • ledge: limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral
    (mineral) Gang

Synonyms and analogies of ledge in English

Examples of ledge in a sentence

  • He placed the pot on the ledge for decoration.
  • The vase sat precariously on the ledge.
  • He dusted the ledge every weekend.
  • The climber rested on a narrow ledge halfway up the cliff.
  • Birds nested on the rocky ledge by the sea.
  • The geologist studied the ledge for valuable minerals.

Translations of "ledge" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieKantenf.

The grappling hook caught on the ledge, preventing a disastrous fall.

Der Enterhaken verfing sich an der Kante und verhinderte einen fatalen Sturz.

derVorsprungnm.

The climber found himself perilously close to falling from the narrow ledge.

Der Kletterer befand sich gefährlich nah an einem Absturz von dem schmalen Vorsprung.

dieLeistenf.

I reached the safe ledge and quickly followed it up.

Ich erreichte die sichere Leiste und verfolgte sie schnell weiter.

derFelsvorsprungnm.

The overhanging ledge provided a great viewpoint of the valley below.

Der überhängende Felsvorsprung bot einen großartigen Aussichtspunkt auf das Tal darunter.

dasSimsnn.

A cat sat perched on the ledge, watching the busy street.

Eine Katze saß auf dem Sims und beobachtete die belebte Straße.

derAbsatznm.

The touchpad is notably separated from the wrist-rest by a ledge.

Das Touchpad ist deutlich von der Handauflage durch einen Absatz getrennt.

Felsbandn.

Continue across a ledge and a ladder steeply up to the ridge.

Weiter über ein Felsband und eine Leiter steil empor zum Grat.

dieFensterbanknf.

Decorative stones were lined up neatly along the window ledge in the kitchen.

Dekorative Steine waren ordentlich entlang der Fensterbank in der Küche aufgereiht.

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Other translations for ledge:

  • Randnm.
  • Klippenf.
  • Plattenf.
  • Regalnn.
  • Lagenf.
  • Gangnf.
  • Mauerabsatznm.

ledge: Examples and translations in context

She stepped cautiously, her shoes dangling carelessly off the edge of the ledge.

Sie trat vorsichtig, ihre Schuhe baumelten achtlos über die Kante des Vorsprungs.

A ledge in the tunnel provided just enough space for two miners to work.

Eine Kante im Tunnel bot gerade genug Platz für zwei Bergleute zum Arbeiten.

With a quick jump, he sprang from the ledge onto the soft grass.

Mit einem schnellen Sprung hüpfte er von der Kante auf das weiche Gras.

There jump backwards to the ledge on the second tall pillar.

Springt dort nach hinten zur Kante des zweiten hohen Pfeilers.

From there jump sideways to the ledge on the third pillar.

Springt von dort zur Seite, zu der Kante des dritten Pfeilers.

From its right end, jump to the ledge behind your back.

Vom rechten Ende springt an die Kante hinter eurem Rücken.

From there jump to the back, to another ledge.

Springt dort nach hinten ab, an eine weitere Kante.

It turns and now you can jump on towards the ledge.

Es dreht sich und nun könnt ihr zur Kante springen.

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window ledge
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