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Meaning of edged

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

edged

Pronunciation:/ɛdʒd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    Example: He edged the book across the table.

  2. To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    Example: He edged away from her.

  3. (usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.

  4. To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That has a sharp planar surface.

    Example: The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.

  2. Followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.

    Example: a coat edged with fur