edge

Definition

  • noun: the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
  • noun: the cutting side of a blade
  • usually used as '(be) edged'
  • synonyms: a, acerbity, acidity

Examples

  • He 'walks a/the razor edge' [='walks a/the fine line'] between humor and bad taste in his comedy.

  • A glass of milk will 'take the edge off' your hunger/appetite. [=will make you feel less hungry]

  • a company that is at/on the 'leading edge' [='cutting edge'] of new developments in technology

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because of you the security of this entire universe is in jeopardy! What? What are you talkin' about? Right now, poised at the edge of the galaxy, Emperor Zurg has been secretly building a weapon with the destructive capacity to annihilate an entire planet! I alone have information that reveals (..)
    1995 Toy Story