edge
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n.
- A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.
- The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.
- A penetrating, incisive quality: "His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge" (William Hazlitt).
- A slight but noticeable sharpness or harshness: His voice had an edge to it.
- The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick; the table's rounded edges.
- A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.
- The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.
- The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.
- A dividing line; a border: a house on the edge of town. See Synonyms at border.
- Keenness, as of desire or enjoyment; zest: The brisk walk gave an edge to my appetite.
- The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick; the table's rounded edges.
- A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.
- The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.
- The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.
- A dividing line; a border: a house on the edge of town. See Synonyms at border.
- The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.
- A dividing line; a border: a house on the edge of town. See Synonyms at border.
- A margin of superiority; an advantage: a slight edge over the opposition.
- A provocative or discomforting quality, as from audacity or innovativeness: "Over all, the show will have a grittier edge" (Constance C.R. White).
v.
edged, edg·ing, edg·es
v.
tr.
- To give an edge to (a blade); sharpen.
- To tilt (a ski or both skis) in such a way that an edge or both edges bite into the snow.
- To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.
- To act as or be an edge of: bushes that edged the garden path.
- To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.
- To act as or be an edge of: bushes that edged the garden path.
- To advance or push slightly or gradually: The dog edged the ball with its nose.
- To trim or shape the edge of: edge a lawn.
- To surpass or beat by a small margin. Often used with out: The runner edged her opponent out at the last moment.
v.
intr.
To move gradually or hesitantly: The child edged toward the door.
[Middle English egge, from Old English ecg; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]
edge'less adj.
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