edge (ěj) 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.