High precipice (5)

I believe the answer is:

ledge

(Other definitions for ledge that I've seen before include "Projecting ridge on a mountain" , "Mantelpiece" , "A step" , "rocky situation?" , "Projecting shelf, horizontal projection" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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