Edging: meaning, definitions and examples

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edging

 

[ หˆษ›dส’ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gardening

The act of creating distinct borders or boundaries around flower beds, pathways, or gardens to give them a neat and structured appearance.

Synonyms

bordering, framing, trimming

Examples of usage

  • Her meticulous edging along the garden path added a touch of elegance to the overall landscape.
  • The edging around the flower beds helped define the different sections of the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

sewing

A decorative border, often made of lace or ribbon, sewn onto the edge of fabric for embellishment.

Synonyms

border, embellishment, trim

Examples of usage

  • She added a delicate edging to the hem of the dress to give it a more stylish look.
  • The edging on the curtains gave them a touch of sophistication.

Translations

Translations of the word "edging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น borda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคจเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krawฤ™dลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธๅ–ใ‚Š (ใˆใ‚“ใฉใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bordure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kenar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ์ž๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okraj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okraj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พน็ผ˜ (biฤnyuรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jaรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™nar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borde

Etymology

The term 'edging' has its origins in the Old English word 'ecg' which meant 'a border or edge'. Over time, the word evolved to 'edging' with its current meanings in gardening and sewing. The practice of edging gardens can be traced back to the formal garden designs of the Renaissance period, where creating defined borders became a common aesthetic technique. In sewing, edging has been used for centuries to add decorative elements to garments and textiles.

See also: edge, edger, edges, edginess, edgy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,106, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.