edge

Roget category 231

2. Words relating to space
› 2.2. Dimensions
›› 2.2.3. Centrical dimensions

#231. Edge

noun

edge, verge, brink, brow, brim, margin, border, confine, skirt, rim, flange, side, mouth — jaws, chops, chaps, fauces — lip, muzzle.
threshold, door, porch — portal etc. (opening) 260 — coast, shore.
frame, fringe, flounce, frill, list, trimming, edging, skirting, hem, selvedge, welt, furbelow, valance, gimp.

adjective

border, marginal, skirting — labial, labiated^†, marginated^†.

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