edge

/ˈɛdʒ/

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Noun
the boundary of a surface
Noun
a line determining the limits of an area
Noun
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; "he rounded the edges of the box"
Noun
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice; "his voice had an edge to it"
Noun
a slight competitive advantage; "he had an edge on the competition"
Noun
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water''s edge"
Verb
advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
Verb
provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
Verb
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
Verb
provide with an edge; "edge a blade"
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