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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