ledge ledge /ˈlɛdʒ/

noun

1. () A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water  ( shelf , ledge )
   a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
     The rock climber clung to the narrow ledge, carefully navigating the sheer cliff face.
   The rock climber clung to the narrow ledge, carefully navigating the sheer cliff face.