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Meaning of "window ledge" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDOW LEDGE

window ledge  [ˈwɪndəʊ lɛdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDOW LEDGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Window ledge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WINDOW LEDGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Window

A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by frames. Many glazed windows may be opened, to allow ventilation, or closed, to exclude inclement weather. Windows often have a latch or similar mechanism to lock the window shut. Types include the eyebrow window, fixed windows, single-hung and double-hung sash windows, horizontal sliding sash windows, casement windows, awning windows, hopper windows, tilt and slide windows, tilt and turn windows, transom windows, sidelight windows, jalousie or louvered windows, clerestory windows, skylights, roof windows, roof lanterns, bay windows, oriel windows, thermal, or Diocletian, windows, picture windows, emergency exit windows, stained glass windows, French windows, and double- and triple paned windows. The Romans were the first known to use glass for windows, a technology likely first produced in Roman Egypt—In Alexandria ca. 100 AD. Paper windows were economical and widely used in ancient China, Korea and Japan.

Definition of window ledge in the English dictionary

The definition of window ledge in the dictionary is a narrow horizontal surface resembling a shelf and projecting from the bottom of a window, either on the inside or outside.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDOW LEDGE


alegge
əˈlɛdʒ
alledge
əˈlɛdʒ
allege
əˈlɛdʒ
allegge
əˈlɛdʒ
dogsledge
ˈdɒɡˌslɛdʒ
fledge
flɛdʒ
frankpledge
ˈfræŋkˌplɛdʒ
gledge
ɡlɛdʒ
ledge
lɛdʒ
misallege
ˌmɪsəˈlɛdʒ
pledge
plɛdʒ
repledge
riːˈplɛdʒ
sledge
slɛdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDOW LEDGE

window
window box
window cleaner
window cleaning
window display
window dresser
window envelope
window frame
window glass
window of opportunity
window pane
window sash
window seat
window shade
window shell
window tax
window winder
window-cleaning
window-dresser
window-dressing

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDOW LEDGE

acknowledge
book knowledge
carnal knowledge
come to one´s knowledge
common knowledge
cutting edge
cutting-edge
disacknowledge
foreknowledge
general knowledge
grow out of one´s knowledge
hedge
kentledge
knowledge
misknowledge
reading knowledge
self-knowledge
sign the pledge
to my knowledge
wedge

Synonyms and antonyms of window ledge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «window ledge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDOW LEDGE

Find out the translation of window ledge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of window ledge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «window ledge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

窗台
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

repisa de la ventana
570 millions of speakers

English

window ledge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खिड़की के कगार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نافذة الحافة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подоконник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parapeito da janela
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উইন্ডো স্তর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rebord de la fenêtre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tetingkap tetingkap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fensterbank
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

窓台
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

창 난간에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Window ledge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mép cửa sổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாளரத் தலைவலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खिडकी कढत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pencere kenarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

davanzale della finestra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

parapecie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підвіконня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pervazul ferestrei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περβάζι παραθύρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

venster lysie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fönsterbleck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vinduet hylle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of window ledge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOW LEDGE»

The term «window ledge» is regularly used and occupies the 65.458 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOW LEDGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «window ledge» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «window ledge» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about window ledge

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDOW LEDGE»

Discover the use of window ledge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to window ledge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Winkiedough Twinkletoe: Upon the Window Ledge
Foreword Clarion Review It is a story dedicated to the author's grandchildren that might hold appeal for a larger audience, as it invites readers to "learn how the dark is nothing to be afraid of." "one that small children might like and ...
W. J. Buxton, 2012
2
Grammar Games: Cognitive, Affective and Drama Activities for ...
1) Ask a student to come to the board and draw a woman looking at a window ledge three storeys up — her son is crawling along the ledge. 2) Write up the following sentence: 'Anne came down the stairs and crossed the courtyard when  ...
Mario Rinvolucri, 1984
3
At the Ledge
At The Window Ledge Standing at my window, unable to comprehend beyond – I keep my balance by not thinking ahead. I should lose my balance and fall IfI did not focus on the ledge. It's abstract beyond the ledge. 17 I keep my balance by ...
Karen Safer, 2010
4
A Crone's Book of Fool Eatery
He stood up and flew to the window ledge and just sat there looking through the window pane at Mary as she went about her chores. Mary's mother noticed the dragon but did not make a motion toward him nor try to disturb him in any way.
Maryanne Harris
5
The Secret Wish List
Don't worry,' he whispers confidently. I look down and I feel even more terrified that I already am. My hands and legs turn into quivering jelly. I have never ever before climbed on to a window ledge and now not only do I have to climb one, but I ...
Preeti Shenoy, 2012
6
BAM! Boys Advocacy and Mentoring: A Leader’s Guide to ...
Peter and Howard are standing closest to the window ledge, both with a hand supporting Drake's back as he teeters on the 6-inch ledge. Stephen is positioned at the opposite end of the column ofboys, ready to give extra support in gently ...
Peter Mortola, Howard Hiton, Stephen Grant, 2007
7
Government Project
Stepping into his hands, Judy stretched toward the window, her fingers scraping across the brick wall. Judy's fingers caught the window's ledge and while holding on, she stepped from Stan's hands onto his shoulders. Stan could feel the heel ...
Robert Kelley, 2003
8
Prophecy of the Kings -
Lars was sitting on a window ledge at about chest height from the floor. It was clear that he was about to enter and now his concentration was wholly on the short drop to the floor below. What was bizarre though was that there was a hole in the ...
David Burrows, 2010
9
The Long Run
Bug Bradbury's out on the window ledge. Bug's on the window ledge. Bug Bradbury's gonna kill himself. Bug's on the window ledge. Bug's gonna kill himself. The most criers I've ever heard. The word spreads fast. Bug's out on the second-floor ...
Leo Furey, 2007
10
Castle 1
Jon grabbed his arms and the two struggled at the window ledge, with the dwarf trying to pull away and Jon with one leg on the ledge. “Let me go, yous stupid bastard! You don'ts know what yous doing.” Liz watched horrified as the two men  ...
J. H. Wear, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDOW LEDGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term window ledge is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Patient rescued from window ledge at Limerick hospital
A man was rescued from a second-storey window ledge at University Hospital Limerick on Sunday night. The man, aged in his late 70s or early 80s, was found ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
2
Conisbrough man fell to his death after sitting on window sill to get …
She said: “He went to his bedroom and sat on the window ledge. ... “At some point he lost his balance and fell from the window ledge and suffered fatal neck and ... «Sheffield Telegraph, Jun 15»
3
Window cleaner perches on ledge four storeys up in video
'I never go out on a window ledge if I don't need to. If I have got a bay window I open each of the windows in. My advice is you never take any needless risks. «Daily Mail, May 15»
4
Man fined for sitting naked on his window ledge
Man fined for sitting naked on his window ledge. A man who sat naked on the window ledge of his flat has been ordered to pay £345 after appearing in court. «shropshirestar.com, May 15»
5
Firefighter Saves Woman On 10th Floor Window Ledge With One …
Tense footage of a firefighter saving a woman from dropping from a 10th floor window ledge has gone viral. Shot in Fortaleza, Brazil, it shows the woman ... «Huffington Post UK, Apr 15»
6
Firefighters rescue girl in China who climbed out of her window and …
According to eyewitnesses, the girl was sitting on the window ledge with her legs ... 'I think the kid wanted to go out and play, so she opened the window and ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
7
Watch: Bunny fails to jump on window ledge
Watch: Bunny fails to jump on window ledge. Pet bunny doesn't quite make the jump when he tries to look outside his owner's window ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 15»
8
A Temple University student who fell eight floors to her death out of a …
PHILADELPHIA — A freshman Temple University student plunged to her death while taking photographs from an eighth-floor window ledge in downtown ... «Allentown Morning Call, Jan 15»
9
Young woman sitting on window ledge at Thomson Road rescued …
SINGAPORE - Stomp contributor Anonymous was horrified when she passed by Thomson Road today, Nov 6, and saw a young woman sitting on the ledge. «AsiaOne, Nov 14»
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VIDEO: Passerby miraculously catches 1-year-old falling from …
A passerby miraculously caught a 1-year-old baby who'd fallen from a Chinese apartment block's window ledge. Incredible surveillance footage shows the ... «New York Daily News, May 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Window ledge [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/window-ledge>. May 2024 ».
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