noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something. countable, uncountable

   "The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark."

2. 2
   border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) wordnet
3. 3
   A technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of edge form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

borderbeadingbindingborderingbrimbrink

Antonyms

All antonyms

smearing

Example

More examples

"It is hard to listen to this ancient challenge without edging a little closer to the campfire."

Related phrases

Hamburg edging

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