edging

• Sustantivo que designa el borde, canto o remate de algo, o la acción de delimitar o adornar un contorno; se usa frecuentemente en jardinería, diseño, construcción y manualidades.

A noun referring to the border, edge, or margin of something, often used in gardening, design, or manufacturing contexts.

1. B1formal

   A decorative border or trim along the edge of something, such as a piece of clothing, a garden bed, or a path.

   Borde decorativo

   • The garden has a neat stone edging around the flower beds.
   • She added a lace edging to the hem of her dress.
   • The path was defined by a metal edging to keep the gravel in place.

   Sinónimosborderbraidfringepipingtrimtrimming

2. Gradual approachB2informal

   The act of moving slowly or gradually towards a particular state or position.

   acercamiento gradual

   • The company is edging towards a new marketing strategy.
   • He is edging closer to retirement.
   • The team is edging ahead of their competitors in sales.

   Sinónimosadvanceapproachcreepingprogress

• Verbo que indica moverse gradualmente, con cuidado o de lado, así como el acto de poner un borde o límite a algo, o ganar una ventaja por poco margen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving gradually, carefully, or sideways, or of providing a border or advantage.

1. Move graduallyB2formal

   To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

   moverse gradualmente

   • She edged closer to the window to see better.
   • The car edged forward in the heavy traffic.
   • He edged away from the angry dog.

   Sinónimoscreepeaseinchsidlesteer

   Antónimoschargedashplungerush

2. Provide with an edgeC1formal

   To give something a sharp edge or border.

   Proveer de un borde o filo

   • The craftsman edged the blade with precision.
   • They edged the garden path with decorative stones.
   • The knife was edged with a fine steel alloy.

   Sinónimosborderfringehemrimsharpentrim

3. Defeat narrowlyB2informal

   To defeat someone by a small margin.

   ganar por poco

   • The team edged out their rivals in the final seconds.
   • She edged him in the race by just a few milliseconds.
   • The candidate edged his opponent in the election.

   Sinónimosnose outpip

Variantes phrasaledge inedge up