"underledge" meaning in English

See underledge in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: underledges [plural], under-ledge [alternative]
Etymology: From under- + ledge. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|under-|ledge}} under- + ledge Head templates: {{en-noun}} underledge (plural underledges)
  1. A lower or nether ledge.

Inflected forms

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