<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray</li><li>a more or less flat shelf of rock protruding from a cliff or slope</li><li>a reef, ridge, or line of rocks in the sea or other body of water</li><li>a layer or mass of rock underground</li><li>a lode or vein</li><li>a member similar to but larger than a cleat</li><li>a minor transverse deck beam running between regular deck beams to form part of a coaming</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to assemble (a door or the like) with ledges</li></ul>