Meaning of 'edge'

noun

a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

Example: "I rounded the edges of the box with the new design software."

noun

the outside limit of an object or area or surface

noun

a slight competitive advantage

Example: "They had an edge on the competition."

noun

the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

Example: "My voice had an edge to it."

Synonyms: sharpness

noun

the boundary of a surface

Synonyms: border

noun

a line determining the limits of an area

Synonyms: bound

verb

provide with an edge

Example: "edge a blade"

verb

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Synonyms: march

verb

to advance slowly, as if by inches

Example: "I edged towards the car."

Synonyms: inch

verb

provide with a border or edge

Example: "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"

Synonyms: border