edging

[US]/'edʒɪŋ/
[UK]/'ɛdʒɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. decorative border or trimming, fringe, border, tassel

Phrases & Collocations

garden edging

edging tool

edge detection

on the edge

cutting edge

on edge

competitive edge

edge in

leading edge

edge on

front edge

sharp edge

trailing edge

edge effect

outer edge

edge water

straight edge

bottom edge

lower edge

knife edge

Example Sentences

the crocheted edging of the cloth.

Homemade goods are edging out imported foreign goods.

Our primary glass machines are Glass Straight Line Edging Machine, Glass Straight Line bevelling Edging Machine and Glass Straight Line Double Edging Machine etc.

Such as the synchronization counter-rail and pressed compact for the edge smoothing tool,the press plate and wormgear for the line edging tool,the gear and the bear for the washing tool.

The gardener was carefully edging the flower beds.

She was edging closer to the edge of the cliff.

The team was edging towards victory in the final minutes of the game.

The artist used a fine brush for edging the details of the painting.

The car was edging forward in the heavy traffic.

The company is edging out its competitors in the market.

The sun was edging below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

He was edging towards a promotion at work with his hard work and dedication.

The cat was edging closer to the mouse, ready to pounce.

The negotiation was edging towards a compromise as both parties made concessions.

Real-world Examples

Since then, it's been edging upwards by five millimeters a year.

Source: Travel to the Earth's interior

Websites like The Great Courses Plus are slowly edging out the need for colleges.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

The budget deficit is edging downwards.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Well actually this is edging ever closer to a reality.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2022 Collection

While with supply of available homes on the market somewhat tighter, the prices appear to be edging up enough.

Source: NPR News March 2014 Compilation

Daimler is edging towards a threesome with the Renault-Nissan alliance.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Neville's mother had come edging down the ward in her nightdress.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Some of them had got to their feet and were edging nearer.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

He finished second, edging out Lightfoot with 20 percent of the vote.

Source: PBS English News

Next time I'm gonna using some edging to feel some control and shape the ski to help you turn.

Source: Teaching you to ski

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now