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edging

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act or process of furnishing a surface with an ornamental border or binding.

    - "She edged the table with a beautiful silver trim."
    - "The artist was known for his intricate edgings on ceramic pieces."
  • Noun

    A border or binding, especially one that is decorative.

    - "The edging on the quilt was made from intricately cut fabric."
    - "The picture frame had an ornate gold edging."

Antonyms

smearing
Rhymes
Words rhyming with edging
bending , mending , blending , rending
Variants
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edging , edgings , edge , edged , edges , edge in , edged in , edges in , edging in , edge out , edged out , edges out , edging out
Etymology
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From Old English 'egean' meaning 'to go around the edge of'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'edging' is also used in gardening to describe the process of shaping and trimming the edges of a lawn or garden bed.

  2. In the world of golf, 'edging' refers to the act of gently nudging the ball into position with the edge of a club.


Related Concepts
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  1. Border: A line that marks the boundary between two things or areas.

  2. Binding: A material or cover used to fasten or protect a book.


Culture
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In literature, 'edging' is often used metaphorically to describe the subtle introduction of a new idea or theme. In art, 'edging' is used to create a sense of depth and texture.

How to Memorize "edging"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of adding a decorative border or binding to an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'edging' with the idea of adding a decorative border or binding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Edges are for adding beauty' to remember the meaning of 'edging'.


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