Edge - Definition

n 1: the boundary of a surface [syn: edge, border]
2: a line determining the limits of an area [syn: boundary,
edge, bound]
3: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an
object; "he rounded the edges of the box"
4: the attribute of urgency in tone of voice; "his voice had an
edge to it" [syn: edge, sharpness]
5: a slight competitive advantage; "he had an edge on the
competition"
6: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place
farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the
leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's
edge"
v 1: advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
[syn: edge, inch]
2: provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with
embroidery" [syn: border, edge]
3: lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins
the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland" [syn: border,
adjoin, edge, abut, march, butt, butt against,
butt on]
4: provide with an edge; "edge a blade"