# edging

Pronunciation: say "EJ-ing" /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A border, strip, or trim that forms or marks the boundary of something.
   - Simple: A border or strip that runs along the side of something.
   - _The gardener installed metal edging to separate the lawn from the path._
   - _A neat lace edging finished the hem of the tablecloth._
3. The sexual practice of sustaining a high level of arousal for an extended period while deliberately avoiding orgasm.
   - Simple: The practice of staying sexually excited for a long time without reaching climax.
   - _He practiced edging to prolong the encounter._
   - _She found that edging heightened the sensation considerably._
4. The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of an object, such as a piece of metal.
   - Simple: The work of shaping or smoothing the edge of something, like a piece of metal.
   - _The factory uses a grinding wheel for edging the steel panels._
   - _Careful edging removed every burr from the cut aluminum._
5. A climbing technique that relies on placing the edge of the shoe's sole against a small, sharp hold.
   - Simple: A climbing move where you stand on a tiny ledge using the side edge of your shoe.
   - _The route demanded precise edging on a series of razor-thin ledges._
   - _Edging works best with stiff-soled shoes that support the foot._

## Verb

2. Present participle of edge. — present participle and gerund of edge
   - Simple: Present participle of edge. Use this form for the action as it is happening.
   - _The crowd was edging closer to the stage as the band tuned up._
   - _He spent the morning edging the lawn along the driveway._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/edging (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).