Definition of verge

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Verge (n.) The spindle of a watch balance, especially one with pallets, as in the old vertical escapement. See under Escapement..

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Convergence :: Convergence (n.) Alt. of Convergenc.
Virge :: Virge (n.) A wand. See Verge.
Converging :: Converging (a.) Tending to one point; approaching each other; convergent; as, converging lines..
Aberration :: Aberration (n.) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; called spherical aberration, when due to the spherical form of the lens or mirror, such form giving different foci for central and marginal rays; and chromatic aberration, when due to different refrangibilities of the colored rays of the spectrum, those of each color having a distinct focus..
Point :: Point (n.) An indivisible portion of time; a moment; an instant; hence, the verge..
Sea Holly :: Sea holly () An evergeen seashore plant (Eryngium maritimum). See Eryngium.
Margin :: Margin (n.) A border; edge; brink; verge; as, the margin of a river or lake..
Verged :: Verged (imp. & p. p.) of Verg.
Convergent :: Convergent (a.) tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each other; converging.
Divergency :: Divergency (n.) Disagreement; difference.
Myopia :: Myopia (n.) Nearsightedness; shortsightedness; a condition of the eye in which the rays from distant object are brought to a focus before they reach the retina, and hence form an indistinct image; while the rays from very near objects are normally converged so as to produce a distinct image. It is corrected by the use of a concave lens..
Divarication :: Divarication (n.) A divergence of lines of color sculpture, or of fibers at different angles..
Overget :: Overget (v. t.) To get beyond; to get over or recover from.
Vergeboard :: Vergeboard (n.) The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard..
Vergette :: Vergette (n.) A small pale.
Axil :: Axil (n.) The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs..
Border :: Border (v. i.) To approach; to come near to; to verge.
Verge :: Verge (n.) A circumference; a circle; a ring.
Radiately :: Radiately (adv.) In a radiate manner; with radiation or divergence from a center.
Diverging :: Diverging (a.) Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent.
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