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