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edge

(/E//dZ/ )

the boundary of a surface(noun.location)

Synonym:
border

source: wordnet30
a line determining the limits of an area(noun.shape)

Synonym:
bound, boundary

source: wordnet30
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object(noun.artifact)

Example:
He rounded the edges of the box.

source: wordnet30
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice(noun.attribute)

Example:
His voice had an edge to it.

Synonym:
sharpness

source: wordnet30
a slight competitive advantage(noun.attribute)

Example:
He had an edge on the competition.

source: wordnet30
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something(noun.artifact)

Example:
The edge of the leaf is wavy.
She sat on the edge of the bed.
The water's edge.

source: wordnet30
The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.(noun)

source: webster1913

advance slowly, as if by inches(verb.motion)

Example:
He edged towards the car.

Synonym:
inch

source: wordnet30
provide with a border or edge(verb.possession)

Example:
Edge the tablecloth with embroidery.

source: wordnet30
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary(verb.contact)

Synonym:
abut, adjoin, border, butt, butt against, butt on, march

source: wordnet30
provide with an edge(verb.contact)

Example:
Edge a blade.

source: wordnet30
To furnish with an edge as a tool or weapon; to sharpen.(verb)

source: webster1913
To move sideways; to move gradually; as, edge along this way.(verb)

source: webster1913

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