Definitions for edge

Definitions for (noun) edge

Main entry: edge

Definition: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

Usage: he rounded the edges of the box


Main entry: edge

Definition: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

Usage: the edge of the leaf is wavy; she sat on the edge of the bed; the water's edge


Main entry: edge

Definition: a slight competitive advantage

Usage: he had an edge on the competition


Main entry: sharpness, edge

Definition: the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

Usage: his voice had an edge to it


Main entry: edge, border

Definition: the boundary of a surface


Main entry: bound, boundary, edge

Definition: a line determining the limits of an area


Definitions for (verb) edge

Main entry: edge

Definition: provide with an edge

Usage: edge a blade


Main entry: edge, butt, butt against, butt on, border, abut, adjoin, march

Definition: lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Usage: Canada adjoins the U.S.; England marches with Scotland


Main entry: inch, edge

Definition: advance slowly, as if by inches

Usage: He edged towards the car


Main entry: edge, border

Definition: provide with a border or edge

Usage: edge the tablecloth with embroidery


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