CEFR B1

edging

noun

Meaning

The border or edge of something, or a material used to form such a border.

Examples

The decorative edging on the tablecloth was made of lace.
He carefully trimmed the edging of the lawn with shears.

Synonyms: border, rim, fringe, verge

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edging (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

Definition

The border or edge of something, or a material used to form such a border.

Examples

The decorative edging on the tablecloth was made of lace.
He carefully trimmed the edging of the lawn with shears.
The fabric had a beautiful embroidered edging.

How to Use edging

edge of (prepositional phrase): The boundary or limit of something. — "They stood at the edge of the cliff and looked down."
edging forward (collocation): Moving slowly and gradually in a forward direction. — "The traffic was barely moving, just edging forward inch by inch."
edging away (collocation): Moving slowly and gradually in a backward or receding direction. — "He was edging away from the conversation, clearly uncomfortable."

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