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(transitive) To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction. / (intransitive) To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

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Source Word

edge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛd͡ʒ/

Verb

transitive intransitive figuratively slang

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）物体をゆっくりと注意深く、特定の方向へ移動させる / （自動詞）ゆっくりと注意深く、特定の方向へ進む

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Please edge the chair closer to the table so Grandma can reach it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

おばあちゃんが手が届くように、椅子をテーブルの方へ少しずつ動かしてください。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

He edged the book across the table.

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Sense（2）

(intransitive) To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

He edged away from her.

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Sense（3）

(usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.

Sense（4）

(cricket, transitive) To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

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(transitive) To furnish with an edge; to construct an edging.

If you're edging with stone, brick, or another material in a lawn area, set the upper surfaces of the edging just at or not more than ½ inch above ground level so it won't be an obstacle to lawn mowers.

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