edger

American  

[ej-er] / ˈɛdʒ ər /

noun

1. a person who puts an edge, especially a finishing edge, on a garment, surface, lens, etc.

2. a machine for finishing or making an edge, as for stitching, beveling, or trimming.

3. a gardening tool with a rotary blade for cutting a neat border around a lawn, flower bed, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of edger

First recorded in 1585–95; edge + -er ¹

Example Sentences

You expend all your strength in controlling the edger instead of trying to maintain your balance while using the sander.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2023

Use a spade with a straight edge or a half-moon edger with a semicircular blade to cut into the ground along the existing edge.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

I'll plug in the string lights and grab a rake or some clippers, maybe the edger or the push-reel mower if I'm feeling punchy, and get to work.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 8, 2017

The man with the machete smiled all day when he started using the mechanical edger.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2014

She put down her edger, took off her garden gloves, and looked at the map.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt