edging

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

Verb

edging

1. present participle of edge

Noun

edging (countable and uncountable, plural edgings)

1. Something that forms, defines or marks the edge.

   The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.

2. (climbing) Technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
3. The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
4. The sexual technique of maintaining a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.

Antonyms

• (climbing) smearing

Anagrams

• nigged