Synonyms for

Edging

Verb / ˈedʒɪŋ / Another word for edging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Edging refers to the act of putting a border or boundary around something, usually a garden or a piece of clothing.

Synonyms & similar words

adjoin button butt inch edge abut border march buttagainst bordering framing trimming surrounding encircling circumscribing outlining skirting margining hedging bounding enclosing encompassing circulating fringing limiting defining marking contouring decorating

Example sentences

  1. I am edging the flower bed with stones.
  2. The blanket had a crocheted edging.
  3. We need to put an edging on the lawn to prevent the grass from spreading.
  4. The painting was framed with a gold edging.
  5. The tablecloth had a lace edging.

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  • "The devil is in the details, but so is salvation." - Hyman G. Rickover
  • "The edge of the world is such a strange place." - Craig Silvey
  • "Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling." - Margaret Lee Runbeck

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