Edging

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters

Definition of Edging

verb

  1. To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    "He edged the book across the table."

  2. To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    "He edged away from her."

  3. (usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.
  4. To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.
  5. To trim the margin of a lawn where the grass meets the sidewalk, usually with an electric or gas-powered lawn edger.

noun

  1. Something that forms, defines or marks the edge.

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

  2. 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.

Anagrams of Edging

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

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