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Ledge
01
saliente, parapeito da janela
a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff
Exemplos
The cat settled comfortably on the window ledge to watch people passing below.
O gato se acomodou confortavelmente no parapeito da janela para observar as pessoas passando abaixo.
Hikers paused on a rocky ledge halfway up the canyon to catch their breath.
Os caminhantes pararam em uma saliência rochosa no meio do cânion para recuperar o fôlego.
02
plataforma submersa, rebordo submerso
a submerged, shelf-like ridge of rock or sediment lying just beneath the water's surface near shore
Exemplos
Snorkelers drifted above the ledge, marveling at the schools of fish darting below.
Os mergulhadores de snorkel flutuavam sobre o rebordo, maravilhando-se com os cardumes de peixes que nadavam rapidamente abaixo.
Tidal currents carve small pools into the rocky ledge that teem with crabs at low tide.
As correntes de maré esculpem pequenas poças no relevo rochoso que fervilham de caranguejos na maré baixa.
03
(Canada) the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets
SlangExemplos
The protest took place outside the ledge.
He works at the ledge downtown.
04
(Canada) the group of elected officials in a provincial or territorial legislature
SlangExemplos
The ledge passed a new education bill.
He was elected to the ledge last year.
