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Cliff vs. Ledge — What's the Difference?

Cliff vs. Ledge — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cliff and Ledge

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Cliff

A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
A coast path along the top of rugged cliffs

Ledge

A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall.

Cliff

In geography and geology, a cliff is an area of rock which has a general angle defined by the vertical, or nearly vertical. Cliffs are formed by the processes of weathering and erosion, with the effect of gravity.

Ledge

A horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall.

Cliff

A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock.
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Ledge

An underwater ridge or rock shelf.

Cliff

A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

Ledge

A level of rock-bearing ore; a vein.

Cliff

(figurative) A point where something abruptly fails or decreases in value etc.

Ledge

A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

Cliff

A high, steep rock; a precipice.

Ledge

(geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

Cliff

See Clef.

Ledge

A layer or stratum.

Cliff

A steep high face of rock;
He stood on a high cliff overlooking the town
A steep drop

Ledge

A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

Ledge

(architecture) A (door or window) lintel.

Ledge

(architecture) A cornice.

Ledge

(shipbuilding) A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

Ledge

A provincial or territorial legislature building.

Ledge

A provincial or territorial legislative assembly.

Ledge

(uncommon) To cause to have, or to develop, a ledge (during mining, canal construction, building, etc).

Ledge

A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

Ledge

A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

Ledge

A layer or stratum.
The lowest ledge or row should be of stone.

Ledge

A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

Ledge

A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.

Ledge

A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

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