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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