Definition

1. Noun:
   • A border or trimming placed along the edge of something to finish or decorate it: "Edging" refers to material or a structure added to the outermost part of an object to provide a neat finish, define its boundary, or serve as a decorative element.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The lace edging on the tablecloth was delicate and beautiful.
  • He installed a brick edging along the garden path to keep the mulch in place.
  • The edging around the rug was starting to fray.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the edging of something": (Less common, often replaced by "on the edge") To be at the very beginning or verge of a state or action.
  • The technology is on the edging of a major breakthrough. (Note: "on the brink of" or "on the verge of" is more standard.)

Variants and Related Words

• Edge (n/v): The boundary line or outer part of something; to move gradually or cautiously.
• Edger (n): A tool used for trimming the edges of a lawn or paving.

Synonyms

• Border: The outer part or edge of something.
• Trim: Decorative addition, especially along edges.
• Fringe: An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels.
• Hem: The edge of a piece of cloth that is turned under and stitched down.

Related Phrases

• Edging shears: A type of scissors used for trimming grass borders.
  • He used edging shears to neaten the lawn's perimeter.

Related Idioms

• To lose one's edging: (Non-standard/rare) A creative variation meaning to lose one's sharpness or defining boundary, similar to "lose one's edge."
  • After the long break, the team seemed to have lost its edging.

Noun

1. border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)