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ledged up
 adj.— «Morris said recreational activities popularly called “canyoneering” or rappelling are becoming more common. However, they occasionally require a rescue when someone gets into a situation that Morris refers to as “ledged up.”» —“ Iron County Search and Rescue Raises Funds With Emergency Preparations” by Cathy Wentz Cedar City Review (Utah) May 3, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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