featheredge

[ feth-er-ej ]

noun

an edge that thins out like a feather.
the thinner edge of a wedge-shaped board or plank.

a tool for giving a smooth, even finish to plasterwork at corners.
(in silver work) a band of closely spaced oblique lines engraved along an edge of a piece.

Origin of featheredge

First recorded in 1610–20; feather + edge

Other words from featheredge

feath·er·edged, adjective

Words Nearby featheredge

featherbrain
feathercut
feather duster
feather-duster worm
feathered
featheredge
feather geranium
feather grass
featherhead
feathering
feather in one's cap

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British Dictionary definitions for featheredge

featheredge

/ (ˈfɛðərˌɛdʒ) /

noun

a board or plank that tapers to a thin edge at one side

Derived forms of featheredge

featheredged, adjective

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