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edging

UK
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

Translations

edgingnoun
edgings
pl
UK
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
The edging of the tablecloth was beautifully embroidered.
Окантовка скатерти была красиво вышита.
The garden had a stone edging to separate the flower beds from the lawn.
В саду был каменный бордюр, чтобы отделить клумбы от газона.
The scarf had a delicate lace edging.
Шарф имел нежную кружевную кайму.
Additional translations
край
обрамление
Synonyms
border
fringe
margin
rim
perimeter
boundary
trim
skirt
edgingadjective
UK
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something designed for making or serving as an edge or border.
Synonyms
bordering
bordered
edged
trimmed
trim
fringed
rimmed
borderline
marginal
peripheral
edgeverb

edging

Gerund

edged
Past Simple
edged
Past Participle
edging
Gerund
UK
/ɛdʒ/
US
/ɛdʒ/
He edged the knife to make it sharper.
Он точил нож, чтобы сделать его острее.
She edged closer to the door, trying not to make a sound.
Она приближалась к двери, стараясь не издавать ни звука.
They edged the garden with beautiful flowers.
Они обрамляли сад красивыми цветами.
Additional translations
гладить
окаймлять
Synonyms
sharpen
whet
grind
cut
incise

Definitions

edgingnoun
A border or boundary, often decorative, that is used to finish or enhance the appearance of an object or area.
The garden was surrounded by a stone edging that added a touch of elegance to the landscape.
The act or process of creating a border or edge around something.
The landscaper spent the afternoon working on the edging of the flower beds to give them a neat appearance.
A narrow strip of material used to finish or protect the edge of a fabric or garment.
The dress was beautifully finished with a lace edging that complemented the overall design.
A practice in which sexual stimulation is deliberately paused to delay orgasm and intensify eventual climax.
They experimented with edging to heighten their intimacy.
edgingadjective
Designed for, used in, or relating to the creation of an edge or border.
He bought special edging shears to neaten the lawn.
edgeverb
To move gradually or cautiously in a particular direction.
She edged closer to the door, trying not to make any noise.
To provide an edge or border to something.
He edged the garden path with small stones.
To defeat narrowly or by a small margin.
The team edged their rivals in a thrilling match.
To sharpen or give a keen edge to a blade or tool.
He edged the knife before starting to cut the vegetables.
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