edging

[ ej-ing ]

noun

1. something that forms or is placed along an edge or border.
2. Skiing. the tilting of a ski to the side so that one edge cuts into the snow.

edging

/ ˈɛdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden
2. the act of making an edge

adjective

1. relating to or used for making an edge

   edging shears

Other Words From

• edging·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of edging¹

First recorded in 1550–60; edge + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Instead of two full sheets of titanal, a perimeter frame of the alloy adds torsional power for edging and rebound, while strategic cutaways shave weight.

From Outside Online

Now the energy transfer and edging power are top-notch, but the pressure points are gone.

From Outside Online

Elastic edging holds it close to the face, and a cozy flap of stretch-jersey fabric across the back of the neck blocks drafts.

From Outside Online

It skis tough, thanks to a forged aluminum toe and stainless-steel heel pins, which offer maximal edging power in ski mode.

From Outside Online

The cloths feature silk edging, which unlike inexpensive nylon edging is designed to prevent scratches.

From Popular-Science

In Iraq, Tehran was our silent partner, working to break an ISIS siege and edging out Maliki.

From The Daily Beast

They met five times with Mikan edging Kurland in games won, 3-2, and points scored, 77-64.

From The Daily Beast

This is not something I talk about much, since people tend to start edging away, and certainly not anything to boast about.

From The Daily Beast

While Gingrich remains a caustic conservative, he seems to be edging toward a big-tent philosophy.

From The Daily Beast

In edging past that mark, the latest PMI suggests that Chinese factories are getting busier, but only just.

From The Daily Beast

A moment later they were edging their way down the declivity of what once had been a railroad track, at last to veer.

From Project Gutenberg

Dedmon, and the lawyer—who hadn't spoken a single word in all the talk—were edging toward the door.

From Project Gutenberg

It looked as if he were edging out from under—or maybe he really believed that.

From Project Gutenberg

The ship which had been standing off from the shore was now edging in toward the land.

From Project Gutenberg

These are all good, when properly cared for, when used for edging beds and borders.

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