edge
edge /ˈɛdʒ/
noun
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(
)
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.
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()
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
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()
A line determining the limits of an area
(
bound
, boundary
, edge
)
a line determining the limits of an area
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()
A slight competitive advantage
(
edge
)
a slight competitive advantage
He had an edge on the competition
he had an edge on the competition
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()
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
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()
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
-
()
Advance slowly, as if by inches
(
inch
, edge
)
advance slowly, as if by inches
He edged towards the car
He edged towards the car
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Provide with an edge
(
edge
)
provide with an edge
Edge a blade
edge a blade
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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
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Provide with a border or edge
(
border
, edge
)
provide with a border or edge
Edge the tablecloth with embroidery
edge the tablecloth with embroidery
