n
A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfaces
adv
Like a beacon; in the manner of a beacon.
n
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
adj
(archaeology) Of a prehistoric stone tool: having two sharp cutting edges.
adj
(archaeology, of a flint tool) Having two sharp cutting edges.
n
(theater) A skit after which all the lights are extinguished.
n
(mathematics) An exterior product of vectors. (The product may have more than two factors. Also, a scalar counts as a 0-blade, a vector as a 1-blade; an exterior product of k vectors may be called a k-blade.)
n
The point or tip of a blade.
n
(cartography) On maps, where some mapping extends beyond the neatline indicating detail which may be found on adjoining sheets.
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Alternative form of bleed edge [(cartography) On maps, where some mapping extends beyond the neatline indicating detail which may be found on adjoining sheets.]
n
(technology, idiomatic) Something too new and untested to be reliable or to have any assurance of safety; the figurative place where such things exist.
n
Alternative form of bleeding edge. [(cartography, printing) The situation produced when the image extends beyond the nominal margin.]
v
Alternative spelling of bookended
n
(rare) The place or point of a breast.
v
(transitive) To make something even more wonderful at the end.
v
To wind cylindrically or spirally.
adj
Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
adj
Marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows.
adj
Formed with, or having, a bend or crank.
adj
Describing a method of rolling across a wedge that shapes the final product
n
(computing, informal) Curly brackets.
n
A sharp point or pointed end.
n
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
n
The point or tip of a dagger.
adj
(figuratively) Rough-edged like uncut paper.
adj
(of a knife) Having only one sharp side.
adj
(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
n
(figuratively) A benefit that is also a liability, or (a benefit) that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.
n
Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.
n
A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
n
The boundary line of a surface.
adv
(obsolete) In the direction of the edge.
n
A regular, curving indenture in the margin of anything.
n
An edge of a board, plank, etc. that has been made very thin.
adv
Alternative spelling of fesswise [(heraldry) In the manner of a fess; as a broad horizontal stripe across the middle of an escutcheon.]
v
(intransitive) To be bent into a flange.
n
The edge of a book, leaf, or illustration furthest from the backbone.
adj
Encircling like a fringe; bordering.
n
(obsolete) A curfew bell.
n
A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.
adj
Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; dented on the surface; jagged; notched; stamped in.
n
(figuratively) A precarious balance that could be upset by a very small force in either direction.
n
The pointed end of a knife.
n
At the forefront of practice or technology, contrast with bleeding edge
adj
Forked with the points turned outward.
n
The edge or border of any flat surface.
n
Synonym of Greek key, a decorative border.
n
Alternative form of knickpoint [(geomorphology) Part of a river or channel where there is a sharp change in slope, such as a waterfall or lake.]
n
(informal) A level or degree.
v
(transitive, bookbinding) To fasten (sheets) by overcast stitching or by folding one edge over another.
n
A fleshy part of a fingertip.
n
A point or peak; the extreme point of elevation or depression.
v
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
n
(figuratively) A dangerous or precarious situation.
n
(knitting) Abbreviation of round. [A circular or spherical object or part of an object.]
n
Obsolete form of roundel. [Anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle.]
v
Obsolete form of round. [(transitive) To shape something into a curve.]
adv
In sheaves or bundles.
n
A particular type of microphone mount in which the microphone is suspended by elastic, and so is partially isolated from vibrations that might otherwise be better transmitted to the microphone through the mic stand, causing unwanted sounds to be added to the output signal.
n
Obsolete form of stair. [A single step in a staircase.]
n
Alternative form of thin end of the wedge [(idiomatic) Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.]
n
The mark left by a thumb.
n
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
adj
(of an edged weapon etc) having two cutting edges
n
Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.
adj
Alternative form of wag-at-the-wall [(of a wall clock) Having an exposed pendulum.]
adj
Having a pattern that wreathes.
adv
In the manner of a wreath; arranged like a wreath.
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