Edging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Edging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of edge.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of edge.
More Meanings
- Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something.
- (climbing) A technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
- The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
- The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.
Example Sentences
The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.
A means was found, for example, of fitting rubber edging to the doors and still retaining the handle and door lock.
Word Forms
- edgings
Antonyms for edging
Common opposites include smearing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boundary, border, abut, peripheral, adjoin, marginal.
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