Background for edging

edging

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

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verb

To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Examples :

"He edged the book across the table."

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To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Examples :

"He edged away from her."

direction action way

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(usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.

Examples :

"The team just edged out their rivals, winning the championship by a single point. "

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verb

To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

Examples :

"The batter was edging the ball, sending it just past the wicketkeeper for a single. "

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verb

To trim the margin of a lawn where the grass meets the sidewalk, usually with an electric or gas-powered lawn edger.

Examples :

"He was edging the lawn along the driveway to make it look neater. "

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verb

To furnish with an edge; to construct an edging.

Examples :

"She spent the afternoon edging the flowerbed with small stones to make it look neater. "

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To furnish with an edge, as a tool or weapon; to sharpen.

Examples :

"The gardener was edging the lawn with his shears to make a clean border. "

weapon technical action

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To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.

Examples :

"His classmates were edging him on to jump the fence, even though he knew it was against the rules. "

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verb

To delay one's orgasm so as to remain almost at the point of orgasm.

Examples :

"He was edging, trying to prolong the pleasure. "

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noun

Something that forms, defines or marks the edge.

Examples :

"The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark."

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noun

Technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.

Examples :

"The climber relied on precise edging to maintain balance on the challenging route. "

sport technical action

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noun

The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.

Examples :

"The metalworker focused carefully on the edging of the decorative plate, ensuring it was smooth and even. "

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noun

The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.

Examples :

"Some couples find that incorporating edging into their lovemaking enhances their intimacy and pleasure. "

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