on the edge

1. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.

2. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.

3. A penetrating, incisive quality: "His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge" (William Hazlitt).

4. A slight but noticeable sharpness or harshness: His voice had an edge to it.

5. The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick; the table's rounded edges.

6. A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.

7. The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.

8. The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.

9. 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.

1. The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick; the table's rounded edges.

2. A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.

3. The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.

4. The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.

5. A dividing line; a border: a house on the edge of town. See Synonyms at border.

1. The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the carpet's edge.

2. 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).

1. To give an edge to (a blade); sharpen.

2. To tilt (a ski or both skis) in such a way that an edge or both edges bite into the snow.

3. To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.

4. To act as or be an edge of: bushes that edged the garden path.

1. To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.

2. 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.