cliff ledge

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a narrow flat piece of rock that sticks out from a cliff

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Examples (20)

  • A rare bird has built its nest on that narrow cliff ledge.
  • A narrow ledge runs across the northern face of the cliff.
  • The climber carefully moved along the slippery cliff ledge.
  • The mountain climber carefully navigated the slippery cliff ledge.
  • We found a small cliff ledge to rest on during our ascent.
  • Eagles often build their nests on inaccessible cliff ledges.
  • Seabirds were nesting on the numerous cliff ledges along the coast.
  • They found shelter from the storm under a protruding cliff ledge.
  • Be careful not to slip; that cliff ledge is barely a foot wide.
  • The hikers paused on a small ledge overlooking the sheer cliff.
  • Over centuries, erosion has carved out a series of cliff ledges in the rock face.
  • He managed to grab onto a cliff ledge just as he was about to fall.
  • He clung desperately to the tiny cliff ledge, waiting for rescue.
  • Birds wheeled and cried above the jagged cliff ledges.
  • From the cliff ledge, the view of the valley below was breathtaking.
  • The rescue team searched for the lost climber on every cliff ledge.
  • Is it safe to stand on that rocky cliff ledge?
  • From the cliff ledge, they could see the vast ocean stretching out.
  • She took a deep breath before stepping out onto the exposed cliff ledge.
  • The ancient ruins were built on a precarious cliff ledge.