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Between 2001 and 2011, Brazil lifted 20 million people out of poverty and into its growing middle class, and in the last quarter of the twentieth century Botswana's gross domestic product per capita grew faster than that of any other country on the planet. The once-labeled 'Third World' is edging its way into the 'First World.'
Peter Blair Henry

Meaning of "edging" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EDGING

edging  [ˈɛdʒɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EDGING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Edging can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EDGING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Edging

Edging may refer to: ▪ Using an edger gardening tool ▪ Edging, a climbing technique ▪ Edging, a form of orgasm control ▪ Edging, in landscape and garden design, a material to divide different surfaces ▪ Edging, a open-die forging process that concentrates material for further processing...

Definition of edging in the English dictionary

The first definition of edging in the dictionary is anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden. Other definition of edging is the act of making an edge. Edging is also relating to or used for making an edge.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EDGING


ageing
ˈeɪdʒɪŋ
aging
ˈeɪdʒɪŋ
Beijing
ˈbeɪˈdʒɪŋ
challenging
ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ
changing
ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ
damaging
ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ
dredging
ˈdrɛdʒɪŋ
emerging
ɪˈmɜːdʒɪŋ
encouraging
ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ
engaging
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ
hedging
ˈhɛdʒɪŋ
imaging
ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ
judging
ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ
lodging
ˈlɒdʒɪŋ
managing
ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ
messaging
ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ
Nanjing
ˈnænˈdʒɪŋ
packaging
ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ
paging
ˈpeɪdʒɪŋ
staging
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EDGING

edge
edge tool
edgebone
edged
Edgehill
edgeless
edger
edgeways
edgewise
Edgeworth
edgier
edgiest
edgily
edginess
edging shears
edgy
edh
EDI
Ediacaran
edibility

WORDS THAT END LIKE EDGING

banging
belonging
blogging
bridging
fare-dodging
flagging
ging
grudging
hanging
hugging
jogging
logging
out-lodging
singing
sledging
smudging
swinging
text messaging
unbudging
ungrudging

Synonyms and antonyms of edging in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EDGING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «edging» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of edging

Translation of «edging» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EDGING

Find out the translation of edging to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of edging from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «edging» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磨边
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ribete
570 millions of speakers

English

edging
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किनारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متفوقا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обрезные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afiação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিনারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bordure
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Edging
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kanten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エッジング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

테두리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Edging
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viền
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கரை கட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किनारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kenar süsü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bordatura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obrzeża
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обрізні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tăiate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπορντούρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bård
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kanter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of edging

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EDGING»

The term «edging» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.471 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EDGING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about edging

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QUOTES WITH «EDGING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word edging.
1
Peter Blair Henry
Between 2001 and 2011, Brazil lifted 20 million people out of poverty and into its growing middle class, and in the last quarter of the twentieth century Botswana's gross domestic product per capita grew faster than that of any other country on the planet. The once-labeled 'Third World' is edging its way into the 'First World.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EDGING»

Discover the use of edging in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to edging and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Edging Into the Future: Science Fiction and Contemporary ...
"The savvy critical essays in this provocative collection investigate the interface between science fiction and postmodern culture. . . . Highly recommended for readers at all levels."--Choice
Veronica Hollinger, Joan Gordon, 2002
2
Edging
" "We're all insiders when it comes to the skin. Michelle Noteboom's EDGING wants to turn that inside out. This is skin as the material of ever-changing identity.
Michelle Noteboom, 2006
3
Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy ...
With this book, marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner.
Diane Ehrensaft, 2010
4
Edging Women Out: Victorian Novelists, Publishers and Social ...
In the book, sociologist Gaye Tuchman examines how men succeeded in redefining a form of culture and in invading a white-collar occupation previously practiced mostly by women.
Gaye Tuchman, 2012
5
Edging Towards Bioutopia: A New Politics of Reordering Life ...
"Genetic Engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Richard Hindmarsh, 2008
6
Edging Past Reality a Collection of Short Stories
Get ready to expect the unexpected when you read this collection of chilling short stories.
David Fingerman, 2013
7
Landscape Construction
Figure 22-14 Installation of plastic edging after placement of pavers. with base material. Backfill and compact outside the edging before seating pavers (Figure 22-13D). Metal [Postpaving Installation] Metal landscape edging can be used to ...
David Sauter, 2010
8
The Knitting and Crochet Bible
b Working a crochet edging into the edge of a ready-made item Often crochet edgings are used to decorate a ready-made item, such as a towel, a pillowcase or a shop-bought sweater. Although often it is best to seam these edgings in place, ...
Claire Compton, Sue Whiting, 2008
9
The Complete Pond Builder: Creating a Beautiful Water Garden
Bricks offer a variety of choices in pond- edging material and can be used for both formal and informal ponds. Single brick edging does not require any great reinforcement for support; a few inches of crushed stone is usually sufficient. Because ...
Helen Nash, 1997
10
American Woodworker
Solid wood edges. Clue and clamp mitered edging to the MDF, using biscuits for good alignment. The author glues up two opposite edging pieces first, lets them dry, then glues up the other two.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EDGING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term edging is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shay Given set for Stoke move with Asmir Begovic edging closer to …
Stoke City are set to hijack Middlesbrough's move for Shay Given - paving the way for Asmir Begovic to join Chelsea. Championship Boro were ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Edging Serbia, USA National Team remains undefeated heading …
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – They didn't speak for 15 years, but thanks to a viral video, and some help from 8 On Your Side, a Sarasota homeless ... «KSN-TV, Jul 15»
3
EUR/USD: Edging Into Neutral Territory: Levels & Targets - JP Morgan
EUR/USD overnight break above 1.0983/1.1002 (minor 38.2 %/pivot) eased some downside pressure, but only through clear moves above ... «eFXnews, Jul 15»
4
Market is Edging toward Cautiously Anticipating Greek Deal
It was Greece's call for a referendum, and then the outcome, that increased the risk of a Greek exit from the monetary union. Many now assume ... «Forex Factory, Jul 15»
5
Liverpool edging closer to DEAL for £16m Real Madrid ace
Liverpool edging closer to DEAL for £16m-rated Real Madrid ace. Posted by. Daniel Baricevic. 09/07/2015. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. «fanatix Sport News, Jul 15»
6
Tahoe lakefront home sales edging down over first half of 2015
This home at 857 Lakeshore Blvd. in Incline Village is among those listed by Sierra Sotheby's International Realty. Expand Photo The view from ... «Sierra Sun, Jul 15»
7
Ashes 2015: Sledging and edging over the years
Ashes 2015: Sledging and edging over the years. Here are some of the most famous “sledges” that have been heard in their rivalry. Will the ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
8
Chinese markets' volatility edging 'panic sentiment', admit regulators
Mainland Chinese shares continued to slide on Wednesday, falling more than 8% on opening. The slump came despite more moves by ... «MercoPress, Jul 15»
9
Edging Towards Arsenal Exit
David Ospina, to Everton, Joel Campbell, to Besiktas and Carl Jenkinson returning to West Ham could all be moves that take place in the ... «Vitalfootball, Jul 15»
10
Newcastle Edging Closer To Breaking Transfer Duck With £14m …
Newcastle Edging Closer To Breaking Transfer Duck With £14m Signing. Everton have joined the race – but the Magpies are confident a deal ... «WhatCulture, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Edging [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/edging>. Apr 2024 ».
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