featheredge

feath·er·edge

 (fĕth′ər-ĕj′)

n.

1. A thin fragile edge, especially a tapering edge of a board.

2. See deckle edge.

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featheredge

(ˈfɛðərˌɛdʒ)

n

(General Engineering) a board or plank that tapers to a thin edge at one side

ˈfeatherˌedged adj

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feath•er•edge

(ˈfɛð ərˌɛdʒ)

n., v. -edged, -edg•ing. n.

1. a thin or tapered edge, esp. one that is sharp.

2. an object or implement with such an edge.

v.t.

3. to give such an edge to.

[1610–20]

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Noun

1.

featheredge - a thin tapering edge edge - a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; "he rounded the edges of the box"

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