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edged
edge E0038300 (ĕj)n.1. a. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.b. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.c. A penetrating, incisive quality: "His simplicity sets off the satire, and gives it a finer edge" (William Hazlitt).d. A slight but noticeable sharpness, harshness, or discomforting quality: His voice had an edge to it.e. Keenness, as of desire or enjoyment; zest: The brisk walk gave an edge to my appetite.2. a. The line or area farthest away from the middle: lifted the carpet's edge. See Synonyms at border.b. The line of intersection of two surfaces: the edge of a brick.c. A rim or brink: the edge of a cliff.d. The point at which something is likely to begin: on the edge of war.3. A margin of superiority; an advantage: a slight edge over the opposition.v. edged, edg·ing, edg·es v.tr.1. a. To give an edge to (a blade); sharpen.b. To tilt (a ski or both skis) in such a way that an edge or both edges bite into the snow.2. a. To put a border or edge on: edged the quilt with embroidery.b. To act as or be an edge of: bushes that edged the garden path.3. To advance or push slightly or gradually: The dog edged the ball with its nose.4. To trim or shape the edge of: edge a lawn.5. To surpass or beat by a small margin. Often used with out: The runner edged her opponent out at the last moment.v.intr. To move gradually or hesitantly: The child edged toward the door.Idioms: on edge Highly tense or nervous; irritable. on the edge1. In a precarious position.2. In a state of keen excitement, as from danger or risk: "the excitement of combat, of living on the edge" (Nelson DeMille).
[Middle English egge, from Old English ecg; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]
edge′less adj.edged (ɛdʒd)
adj. 1. having an edge or edges (often used in combination): sharp-edged. 2. sarcastic; cutting: an edged reply. [1585–95] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | edged - having a specified kind of border or edge; "a black-edged card"; "rough-edged leaves"; "dried sweat left salt-edged patches"bordered - having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term; "black-bordered handkerchief" | | 2. | edged - (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; "cutting remarks"; "edged satire"; "a stinging comment"cutting, stingingunkind - lacking kindness; "a thoughtless and unkind remark"; "the unkindest cut of all" | | 3. | edged - having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination; "an edged knife"; "a two-edged sword"sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point" |
Translationsedged
edged mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. We were edged and full of rich food. We needed only to sleep. See also: edgeEncyclopediaSeeedgeedged
Related to edged: etched, edged outSynonyms for edgedadj having a specified kind of border or edgeRelated Wordsadj (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or characterSynonymsRelated Wordsadj having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specifiedRelated Words |