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 edge edge /ˈɛdʒ/

noun

  1. () The boundary of a surface  ( border , edge )
    the boundary of a surface
      They stood at the edge of the cliff, marveling at the vastness of the ocean below.
    They stood at the edge of the cliff, marveling at the vastness of the ocean below.
  2. () A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object  ( edge )
    a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
     He rounded the edges of the box
    he rounded the edges of the box
  3. () A line determining the limits of an area  ( bound , boundary , edge )
    a line determining the limits of an area
  4. () A slight competitive advantage  ( edge )
    a slight competitive advantage
     He had an edge on the competition
    he had an edge on the competition
  5. () The attribute of urgency in tone of voice  ( sharpness , edge )
    the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
     His voice had an edge to it
    his voice had an edge to it
  6. () The outside limit of an object, area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something  ( edge )
    the outside limit of an object, area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
     The edge of the leaf is wavy
    the edge of the leaf is wavy
     She sat on the edge of the bed
    she sat on the edge of the bed
     The water's edge
    the water's edge

verb

  1. () Advance slowly, as if by inches  ( inch , edge )
    advance slowly, as if by inches
     He edged towards the car
    He edged towards the car
  2. Provide with an edge  ( edge )
    provide with an edge
     Edge a blade
    edge a blade
  3. Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary  ( abut , border , butt on , adjoin , butt , butt against , edge , march )
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
     Canada adjoins the U.S.
    Canada adjoins the U.S.
     England marches with Scotland
    England marches with Scotland
  4. Provide with a border or edge  ( border , edge )
    provide with a border or edge
     Edge the tablecloth with embroidery
    edge the tablecloth with embroidery