edge
Pronunciation:
/ɛdʒ//ɛdʒ/noun
Definitions
The boundary line of a surface.
A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
An advantage.
Example: I have the edge on him.
The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
verb
Definitions
To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
Example: He edged the book across the table.
To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
Example: He edged away from her.
(usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.
To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.