edge (EN)

noun, verb

noun “edge”

1. the dividing line where a surface ends
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   Be careful not to drop your phone over the edge of the table.
2. the line where two sides of a shape meet, especially in geometry
   The cube has 12 edges, each connecting a pair of its 8 vertices.
3. an advantage
   Her years of experience gave her the edge over other candidates in the job interview.
4. the sharp side of a blade that cuts
   Be careful with that razor; its edge is so sharp it can slice through paper effortlessly.
5. the point just before a significant or dangerous event
   The primate species is on the edge of extinction.
6. a cricket term for a ball that is hit with the bat's side
   The batsman was caught at first slip after a thin edge flew straight to the fielder.

verb “edge”

1. to move oneself carefully in a specific direction
   The cat edged towards the open door, ready to slip outside the moment no one was looking.
2. to move something carefully in a specific direction
   She edged the table closer to her child.
3. in cricket, to hit the ball with the bat's side
   The batsman edged the ball, and it flew past the slip fielder for a lucky boundary.
4. to add a border or trim to something
   She edged the quilt with a vibrant red trim to give it a pop of color.
5. to frustrate someone by repeatedly delaying something
   The constant postponement of the concert is really edging the fans; they're starting to lose their patience.
6. to maintain sexual arousal without climaxing for an extended time
   After discovering the concept, they decided to edge together to enhance their sexual experience.