edge in German
edge in German is Kante, Rand, Seite — edge means the outer boundary or line where something ends.
edge in German
Kante
(geometry) 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.
Rand
(geometry) 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.
Seite
(geometry) 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.
Vorsprung
An advantage.
Schneide
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
Klinge
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
schieben
(figurative) To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.
verschieben
(figurative) To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.
What does "edge" mean?
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noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
"Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa."
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noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
"Be careful, the edge of that chisel is extremely sharp."
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noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
"Having a local office gives us an edge over our competitors."
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verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
"The children edged along the narrow ledge, holding on to the wall."
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edge in a sentence
- Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa.
- She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley.
- Be careful, the edge of that chisel is extremely sharp.
- He ran a stone along the edge to sharpen the axe.
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What is "edge" in German?
"edge" in German is Kante, Rand, Seite. edge means: The outer boundary or line where something ends.
How do you use "edge" in a sentence?
Example: "Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa." In German, "edge" is Kante, Rand, Seite.
Are there other ways to say "edge" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "edge": Kante, Rand, Seite, Vorsprung, Schneide, Klinge.
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