Definition of edge

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Edge (v. t.) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc..

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Dunnock :: Dunnock (a.) The hedge sparrow or hedge accentor.
Brim :: Brim (n.) The edge or margin, as of a fountain, or of the water contained in it; the brink; border..
Fledge :: Fledge (v. i.) Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
Diffraction :: Diffraction (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars..
Edge :: Edge (v. t.) To move by little and little or cautiously, as by pressing forward edgewise; as, edging their chairs forwards..
Credence :: Credence (n.) Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.
Knowingly :: Knowingly (adv.) With knowledge; in a knowing manner; intelligently; consciously; deliberately; as, he would not knowingly offend..
Wedge :: Wedge (v. t.) To cut, as clay, into wedgelike masses, and work by dashing together, in order to expel air bubbles, etc..
Whisper :: Whisper (n.) A low, soft, sibilant voice or utterance, which can be heard only by those near at hand; voice or utterance that employs only breath sound without tone, friction against the edges of the vocal cords and arytenoid cartilages taking the place of the vibration of the cords that produces tone; sometimes, in a limited sense, the sound produced by such friction as distinguished from breath sound made by friction against parts of the mouth. See Voice, n., 2, and Guide to Pronunciation, //
Want :: Want (v. t.) To be without; to be destitute of, or deficient in; not to have; to lack; as, to want knowledge; to want judgment; to want learning; to want food and clothing..
Pedant :: Pedant (n.) One who puts on an air of learning; one who makes a vain display of learning; a pretender to superior knowledge.
Cuneated :: Cuneated (a.) wedge-shaped, with the point at the base; as, a cuneate leaf..
Mortal :: Mortal (a.) Human; belonging to man, who is mortal; as, mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power..
Hedgehog :: Hedgehog (n.) The Canadian porcupine.
Half :: Half (a.) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge..
Squab :: Squab (a.) Unfledged; unfeathered; as, a squab pigeon..
Clear :: Clear (v. t.) To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef..
Fluework :: Fluework (n.) A general name for organ stops in which the sound is caused by wind passing through a flue or fissure and striking an edge above; -- in distinction from reedwork.
Selvedge :: Selvedge (n.) The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes..
Heathen :: Heathen (n.) An individual of the pagan or unbelieving nations, or those which worship idols and do not acknowledge the true God; a pagan; an idolater..
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