edging
n.a decorative or protective border along the side of something. It is often used in gardening or sewing to make a clean finish.
n.a border or fringe used for decoration or to provide a clean finish to an object. Often refers to materials used to separate different areas of a garden or the finishing on a piece of fabric.
“The garden has a stone edging to keep the grass tidy.”
“She chose a delicate lace edging for the hem of the dress to give it a vintage look.”
“The landscape architect recommended a flexible steel edging to create a crisp, permanent boundary between the gravel pathway and the surrounding flower beds.”
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to a specific strip or decorative piece.
“Prices excluding food and energy rose 0.2% after staying flat in June, with medical care and airline tickets edging higher and car insurance continuing to fall.”