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Uncommonedged
The correct spelling is edged.
How to pronounce edged
verb
IPA: /ɛdʒd/
Say it like: Ejd
The correct spelling is edged. To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction. For example: "He edged the book across the table."
Usage Examples
“He edged the book across the table.”
“He edged away from her.”
“The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
- 2.To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
- 3.(usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.
- 4.To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.
- 5.To trim the margin of a lawn where the grass meets the sidewalk, usually with an electric or gas-powered lawn edger.
adjective
- 1.That has a sharp planar surface.
- 2.Followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.
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