as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper
if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
These versatile, low-growing plants can be used along garden pathways, as lawn alternatives, between pavers or stepping stones, and as garden edging.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Though this may sound like some sort of strange emotional edging, the popularity of One Day proves that people are hungry for extensive love stories.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2024
And the designs don’t come cheap, with the most simple pieces starting at around $50,000 and the more extravagant edging up to nearly $800,000 or more for a single garment.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 20 July 2024
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
These versatile, low-growing plants can be used along garden pathways, as lawn alternatives, between pavers or stepping stones, and as garden edging.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Though this may sound like some sort of strange emotional edging, the popularity of One Day proves that people are hungry for extensive love stories.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2024
And the designs don’t come cheap, with the most simple pieces starting at around $50,000 and the more extravagant edging up to nearly $800,000 or more for a single garment.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 20 July 2024
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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