plural edges
1
a
: the cutting side of a blade
a razor's edge
b
: the sharpness of a blade
a knife with no edge
c(1)
: force, effectiveness
blunted the edge of the legislation
(2)
: vigor or energy especially of body
maintains his hard edge
d(1)
: incisive or penetrating quality
writing with a satirical edge
(2)
: a noticeably harsh or sharp quality
her voice had an edge to it
(3)
: a secondary but distinct quality
rock music with a bluesy edge
e
: keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment
lost my competitive edge
2
3
: a line or line segment that is the intersection of two plane faces (as of a pyramid) or of two planes
4
edges
: short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline : baby hair
With carefully finessed edges in delicate swoop and wave designs, hairstyles as simple as a high ponytail or sleek bob can quickly be transformed into a work of art …—
Devon Abelman
—usually singular when used before another nounDevon Abelmanedge styling
edgeless
adjective
edged; edging
1
a
: to give an edge to
b
: to be on an edge of
trees edging the lake
2
: to move or force gradually
edged him off the road
3
: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snow
4
: to defeat by a small margin
—often used with out
edged out her opponent
: to advance by short moves
Examples of edge in a Sentence
Noun
They peered over the edge of the roof.
The fabric was frayed at the edge.
He made us all nervous by standing so close to the edge of the cliff.
She sat on the edge of the counter, swinging her legs.
the edge of an ax
His voice had a sarcastic edge.
These amendments will blunt the edge of the legislation.
Verb
Edge the sleeve with lace.
She edged away from him.
Gasoline prices have been edging upward.
I edged my chair closer to the table.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The blade includes a drop-point tip, straight and serrated edges, a steel spring lock and a thumb stud.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Emma Goetz of Tyler Grace Community claimed her second straight 5A girls gold, with San Antonio Christian edging Grace Community by one point in the team standings.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The blade includes a drop-point tip, straight and serrated edges, a steel spring lock and a thumb stud.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
There is no shortage of beautiful beaches to consider when planning a Florida vacation, but Anna Maria has been edging ahead of competition in the Sunshine State.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Emma Goetz of Tyler Grace Community claimed her second straight 5A girls gold, with San Antonio Christian edging Grace Community by one point in the team standings.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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edge
1 of 2 noun1
a
: the cutting side of a blade
a knife's edge
b
: the sharpness of a blade
a razor with no edge
c
: a harsh or sharp quality
his voice had a sarcastic edge
2
a
: the line where an object or surface begins or ends
also
: the narrow part next to it
the edge of the deck
b
: the line where two plane faces of a solid meet
an edge of the cube
3
: advantage sense 3
our experience gave us an edge
edged
adjective
ˈejd
edge
2 of 2 verb
edged; edging
1
: to give an edge to
edge a sleeve with lace
2
: to advance slowly or by short moves
edged my chair closer
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