HyperDic: edged

English > 3 senses of the word edged:
ADJECTIVEalledgedhaving a specified kind of border or edge
alledged, cutting, stinging(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
alledgedhaving a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified
edged > pronunciation
Soundseh'jhd
Rhymesalleged ... wedged: 6 rhymes with ehjhd...
English > edged: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a specified kind of border or edge.
Examples
  • "a black-edged card"
  • "rough-edged leaves"
  • "dried sweat left salt-edged patches"
BroaderborderedHaving a border especially of a specified kind
English > edged: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character.
Example "edged satire"
Synonymscutting, stinging
Broaderunkindlacking kindness
Spanishcortante, incisivo, mordaz, punzante, severo
Catalancoent, incisiu, mordaç, punxant, sever
English > edged: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningHaving a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination.
Examples
  • "an edged knife"
  • "a two-edged sword"
BroadersharpHaving or made by a thin edge or sharp point

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