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The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
“He gripped the edge of the bed and sweat was already starting to run.”
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
“They have an edge over their rivals.”
A position of superiority or dominance
“On the criterion of competence, Clarke had the edge over his rivals.”
An intense, sharp, or striking quality
“Comedy or satire has to be slightly nasty, have a sharp edge to it.”
The ability to produce a desired effect or result
A point in time before something happens
“Scientists believe they are on the edge of a major breakthrough.”
A point of entry or beginning
A strong taste, flavour, or smell
Leading position
One's circumstances, especially when it is out of one's control
Stitches, collectively
Extreme tension
The area on either side of a road
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface
A point where two or more things are joined
The bottom, base, or lower end of something
Usefulness or benefit
A distinguishing quality or attribute
In a state of distress, resourcelessness, tension, difficulty, etc.
A stage or level at which a change of state occurs
The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area
A tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer, or mallet
An instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
A hardened layer, coating, or deposit on the surface of something soft
The power, energy or strength to deliver an effect
The thicker end of something, especially a tool or a weapon
Provide with a border or edge
“One of my favourite ways to edge a garden is to use an herb border.”
Defeat narrowly
“He edged closer to the fire.”
To cause to become sharp or sharper
To make, form, or be an edge or border for
“A white party frock edged with lace.”
To come or go near, or nearer to, in place or time
Move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed
To move or proceed onward
To cheat or trick
To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
To be victorious over
To draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of
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