edge

B1
Pronunciation
/ɛdʒ/
/ɛdʒ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The boundary line of a surface.

2 Definition

A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

3 Definition

An advantage.

Example Sentences
  • I have the edge on him.
4 Definition

The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.

5 Definition

A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.

Example Sentences
  • He is standing on the edge of a precipice.
6 Definition

Sharpness; readiness or fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.

7 Definition

The border or part adjacent to the line of division; the beginning or early part (of a period of time)

Example Sentences
  • in the edge of evening
8 Definition

A shot where the ball comes off the edge of the bat, often unintentionally.

9 Definition

A connected pair of vertices in a graph.

10 Definition

In male masturbation, a level of sexual arousal that is maintained just short of reaching the point of inevitability, or climax; see also edging.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Example Sentences
  • He edged the book across the table.
2 Definition

To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Example Sentences
  • He edged away from her.
3 Definition

(usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.

4 Definition

To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

5 Definition

To trim the margin of a lawn where the grass meets the sidewalk, usually with an electric or gas-powered lawn edger.

6 Definition

To furnish with an edge; to construct an edging.

7 Definition

To furnish with an edge, as a tool or weapon; to sharpen.

8 Definition

To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.

9 Definition

To delay one's orgasm so as to remain almost at the point of orgasm.