edging
edging · edgings
Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of somethingAnything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something.
/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something.
The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.
(countable, uncountable)A technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
(countable, uncountable)The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
(countable, uncountable)The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.
More definitions
- border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
Forms
plural: edgingsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable