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edge E0038300 (ĕj)n.1. a. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.b. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.c. A penetrating, incisive quality: "His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge" (William Hazlitt).d. A slight but noticeable sharpness, harshness, or discomforting quality: His voice had an edge to it.e. Keenness, as of desire or enjoyment; zest: The brisk walk gave an edge to my appetite.2. a. The line or area farthest away from the middle: lifted the carpet's edge. See Synonyms at border.b. The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick.c. A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.d. The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.3. A margin of superiority; an advantage: a slight edge over the opposition.v. edged, edg·ing, edg·es v.tr.1. a. To give an edge to (a blade); sharpen.b. To tilt (a ski or both skis) in such a way that an edge or both edges bite into the snow.2. a. To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.b. To act as or be an edge of: bushes that edged the garden path.3. To advance or push slightly or gradually: The dog edged the ball with its nose.4. To trim or shape the edge of: edge a lawn.5. 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.Idioms: on edge Highly tense or nervous; irritable. on the edge1. In a precarious position.2. In a state of keen excitement, as from danger or risk: "the excitement of combat, of living on the edge" (Nelson DeMille).
[Middle English egge, from Old English ecg; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]
edge′less adj.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | edgeless - lacking a cutting edgedull - not having a sharp edge or point; "the knife was too dull to be of any use" |
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