Meaning
ledge, protrusion
- A part that projects outward from a surface or rock face
- The state or degree of projecting outward
In a sentence
L'alpinista si è aggrappato a una piccola sporgenza della roccia.
The climber held onto a small ledge of rock.
Fai attenzione a quella sporgenza metallica sul muro.
Watch out for that metal protrusion on the wall.
Non ci sono sporgenze sicure su questa parete ripida.
There are no safe ledges on this steep wall.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sporgenza | feminine · singular |
| sporgenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in mountaineering or architecture to refer to jutting edges or ledges.