edge

Definitions of edge in various dictionaries:

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

noun - the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

noun - a slight competitive advantage

noun - the outside limit of an object or area or surface

verb - advance slowly, as if by inches

verb - provide with a border or edge

verb - lie adj acent to another or share a boundary

verb - provide with an edge

A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.

The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.

A penetrating, incisive quality: “His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge” (William Hazlitt).

Keenness, as of desire or enjoyment; zest: The brisk walk gave an edge to my appetite.

The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick; the rounded edges of the table.

A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.

The area or part away from the middle; an extremity: lifted the edge of the carpet.

A point of transition: on the edge of war.

To give an edge to (a blade); sharpen.

To tilt (a ski or both skis) in such a way that an edge or both edges bite into the snow.

To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with fanciful embroidery.

To act as or be an edge of: flowers that edged the garden path.

To advance or push slightly or gradually: The dog edged the ball toward the child with its nose.

To move gradually or hesitantly: The child edged toward the door.

In a precarious position.

In a state of keen excitement, as from danger or risk: “the excitement of combat, of living on the edge” (Nelson DeMille).

verb - to provide with an edge (a bounding or dividing line)