Word
edged
US/ˈɛdʒd/
UK/ˈɛdʒd/
Definitions
01having a sharp blade
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.”
02having a border or trim
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
Real-World Examples
“Derry Scherhant, another of Klopp’s lesser-known new additions, levelled for Freiburg , but Jonathan Burkardt edged Frankfurt back in front.” “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.” Etymology
From Middle English egged, from Old English ecged; equivalent to edge + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.