Cliff vs. Ledge

Cliffnoun

A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

Cliffnoun

A high, steep rock; a precipice.

Cliffnoun

See Clef.

Cliffnoun

a steep high face of rock;

Cliffnoun

a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea

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.

Ledgenoun

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.

Ledgenoun

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

Ledgenoun

A layer or stratum.

Ledgenoun

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

Ledgenoun

(architecture) A (door or window) lintel.

Ledgenoun

(architecture) A cornice.

Ledgenoun

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

Ledgenoun

(slang) A lege; a legend.

Ledgenoun

A provincial or territorial legislature building.

Ledgenoun

A provincial or territorial legislative assembly.

Ledgeverb

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

Ledgenoun

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.

Ledgenoun

A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

Ledgenoun

A layer or stratum.

Ledgenoun

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

Ledgenoun

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

Ledgenoun

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water