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Word

edged

US/ˈɛdʒd/

UK/ˈɛdʒd/

Definitions

01having a sharp blade

B2

adj. having a sharp side or blade that can cut things.

adj. possessing a sharpened edge or planar surface designed for cutting.

“Be careful when handling edged tools like saws and chisels.”

“The museum's collection includes several edged weapons from the bronze age, many of which retain a surprising degree of sharpness despite their age.”

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02having a border or trim

B2

adj. having a border or a decorative strip around the outside.

adj. finished or decorated with a specific border, trim, or fringe.

“The invitations were printed on elegant paper edged with gold.”

“The designer showcased a collection of silk scarves edged with intricate lace, highlighting the contrast between the smooth fabric and the textured border.”

Antonyms

plainunbordered

Real-World Examples

“Derry Scherhant, another of Klopp’s lesser-known new additions, levelled for Freiburg , but Jonathan Burkardt edged Frankfurt back in front.”
The Guardian · 19 Sept 2026
“Palace had started the game as the better side, and edged the possession throughout, although Everton ended with five shots on target to the away side’s four.”
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026

Etymology

From Middle English egged, from Old English ecged; equivalent to edge + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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