ledger board

1. The top railing of a fence or balustrade.

2. A narrow horizontal board attached to a row of studs to support the ends of floor or ceiling joists. Also called ribbon.

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ledger board

1. (Building) a timber board forming the top rail of a fence or balustrade

2. (Building) Also called: ribbon strip a timber board fixed horizontally to studding to support floor joists

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ledger board - top rail of a fence or balustrade

rail - a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)

rail, railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

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