edges

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the sharp parts of tools like knives or scissors.

n. the sharpened sides of a blade or cutting instrument.

“Be careful when washing the knives because the edges are very sharp.”

“The chef insisted on professional sharpening twice a month to maintain the precise edges required for delicate vegetable work.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Informal · American English

n. the short, fine hairs at the very front of your hairline.

n. the fine hairs at the periphery of the hairline, particularly within African American hair styling contexts.

“She used a small brush and some gel to style her edges.”

“The tutorial demonstrated how to use edge control products to lay down edges smoothly without causing breakage to the delicate hair follicles.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move slowly and carefully in a certain direction.

v. to move or advance gradually or by small degrees.

“The cat edges closer to the bird, trying not to make a sound.”

“As the deadline approaches, the project manager edges closer to a decision regarding the final budget allocation.”