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edging

noun

  1. trimming, often with one scalloped or indented edge and one straight edge to be sewn to the edge of a garment
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/

noun

  1. Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something.

    The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.

    A means was found, for example, of fitting rubber edging to the doors and still retaining the handle and door lock.

  2. A technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
  3. The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
  4. The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of edge