edges

edg-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of edge; the outer limits or boundaries of an object, area, or surface.

  2. 2.

    The sharpened sides of a blade or cutting tool.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular of edge; moves gradually or carefully.

Related words

Antonyms: centers, middles
See also: border, edge, margin
Synonyms: borders, brinks, margins, rims

Etymology

From Old English ecg meaning "corner, edge, point," from Proto-Germanic agjō. Related to Latin acies meaning "sharp edge."