shelflike
Flat and jutting
Resembling a shelf in shape or function—flat, horizontal, and projecting from a surface.
Describes geological formations, architectural features, or body parts that jut out like ledges: shelflike rock outcroppings, a shelflike brow.
Projecting horizontal surface
- sillWindow's bottom ledge
- mantelDecorative hearth shelf
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- horizontalParallel to the horizon
plane · level · tabletop · countertop · plank · slab · plateau · tier
Support or category
- corbelWall-mounted structural support
- consoleComfort in distress
- mantelDecorative hearth shelf
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
mount · holder · rest · cradle · rack · stand · brace · pedestal
Section projecting beyond support
- outcropSurfacing native stone
- jutExtend outward sharply
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- cantileverBeam supported one end
cornice · eave · lip · rim · brow · ledge · ridge · promontory
ledge
Projecting horizontal surface
horizontal · plane · level · tabletop · countertop · plank · slab · plateau · tier · step
bracket
Support or category
ledge · mount · holder · rest · cradle · rack · stand · brace · pedestal · perch
overhang
Section projecting beyond support
- outcropSurfacing native stone
- jutExtend outward sharply
- projectionSomething that extends outward
cantilever · cornice · eave · lip · rim · brow · ledge · ridge · promontory · spur