featheredge

American

[feth-er-ej] / ˈfɛð ərˌɛdʒ /

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.

featheredge British

/ ˈfɛðərˌɛdʒ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

featheredged

adjective

Etymology

Origin of featheredge

First recorded in 1610–20; feather + edge

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