EDGING Synonyms
There are 36 hypernyms of the word edging. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for EDGING
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| defining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • any process serving to define the shape of something | ||||||
| enclosing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of enclosing something inside something else | ||||||
| framing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • formulation of the plans and important details • a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror | ||||||
| surrounding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • closely encircling | ||||||
| trimming | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of adding decoration • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • cutting down to the desired size or shape | ||||||
| bordering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||
| delineating | verbv | |||||
verb • To sketch out, draw or trace an outline. • To depict, represent with pictures. • To describe or depict with words or gestures. • To outline or mark out. | ||||||
| fringing | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something • a part of the city far removed from the center • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light • a social group holding marginal or extreme views • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels verb • adorn with a fringe • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe | ||||||
| hemming | verbv | |||||
noun • the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down • the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. verb • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem • utter `hem' or `ahem' | ||||||
| outlining | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||
| border | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||
| abut | verbv | |||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||
| adjoin | verbv | |||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • be in direct physical contact with; make contact • attach or add | ||||||
| bound | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||
| boundary | nounn | |||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||
| inch | nounn | |||||
noun • a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot • a unit of measurement for advertising space verb • advance slowly, as if by inches | ||||||
| march | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) • a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture • the month following February and preceding April • a steady advance • a procession of people walking together • district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area • genre of music written for marching verb • march in a procession • force to march • walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride • march in protest; take part in a demonstration • walk ostentatiously • cause to march or go at a marching pace • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||
| sharpness | nounn | |||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a strong odor or taste property • the quality of being keenly and painfully felt • thinness of edge or fineness of point • the quality of being sharp and clear • harshness of manner | ||||||
| butt against | ||||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • collide violently with an obstacle | ||||||
| butt on | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||