Edging: meaning, definitions and examples
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edging
[ หษdสษชล ]
gardening
The act of creating distinct borders or boundaries around flower beds, pathways, or gardens to give them a neat and structured appearance.
Synonyms
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.
sewing
A decorative border, often made of lace or ribbon, sewn onto the edge of fabric for embellishment.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น borda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคจเคพเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Rand
๐ฎ๐ฉ tepi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐะนะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ krawฤdลบ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธๅใ (ใใใฉใ)
๐ซ๐ท bordure
๐ช๐ธ borde
๐น๐ท kenar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ okraj
๐ธ๐ฐ okraj
๐จ๐ณ ่พน็ผ (biฤnyuรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ rob
๐ฎ๐ธ jaรฐar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษnar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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- 19103 tantalum
- 19104 promenade
- 19105 commemorating
- 19106 edging
- 19107 nominative
- 19108 pulsation
- 19109 debility
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