edge

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɛd͡ʒ/]

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Senses

1. edge (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The boundary line of a surface.

Concept: Граница

Polarities of the concept

2. edge (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

3. edge (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An advantage.

Example: I have the edge on him.

4. edge (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Example: He edged the book across the table.

5. edge (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

Example: He edged away from her.

6. edge (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To win by a small margin.

Structure of the word

Roots:

h₂eḱ (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Polarities

Exterior ↔ Interior — concept «Граница»

Roots: h₂eḱ

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