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# edge

noun (edge, edges); verb (edge, edges, edged — to move slowly or to make a border)

«edge» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. An edge is the outside line or end of something, like the edge of a table or a cliff. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#m1)
2. An edge of a solid shape is the line where two faces meet. A cube has 12 edges. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#m2)
3. The edge of a knife is its sharp side. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#m3)
4. To edge is to move slowly and carefully. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#m4)
5. «On edge» means nervous. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#m5)

### In the lessons

maths: edges of shapes counted (a cube has 12, a triangular prism 9), or the border around something, as in perimeter; along an edge means the length around; science: the edge of a forest or pond, where habitats meet; everyday life and safety: stay away from the edge of the platform, cliffs and pools; stories: on the edge of a cliff

### Examples

- A cube has 12 edges. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x1)
- She put a ribbon along the edge of the table. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x2)
- How many edges does a triangle prism have? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x3)
- Plant a tree every 2 meters along the edge. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x4)
- Stand back from the edge of the platform. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x5)
- The knife has a sharp edge. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x6)
- He edged along the narrow wall. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x7)
- The cat sat on the edge of the bed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x8)
- The Goat looked over the edge of the cliff. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/#x9)

### Note

Fixed numbers for solids; along an edge means the length around (perimeter). Trap: a cube has 12 edges but 8 corners and 6 faces. Trees along an open edge need one more than the gaps.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: "The edge of the sword" is a Torah phrase for the sword's cutting side, used of battle, as when Joshua defeated Amalek. In the primary lessons: maths: edges of shapes counted (a cube has 12, a triangular prism 9), or the border around something, as in perimeter; along an edge means the length around; science: the edge of a forest or pond, where habitats meet; everyday life and safety: stay away from the edge of the platform, cliffs and pools; stories: on the edge of a cliff

### Examples

- And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. (Torah EXO.17.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x1)
- And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. (Torah EXO.13.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x2)
- And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. (Torah NUM.33.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x3)
- But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. (Writings PRO.5.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x4)
- Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; (Writings PSA.149.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x5)
- Yea, Thou turnest back the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle. (Writings PSA.89.44, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/#x6)

### Note

Fixed numbers for solids; along an edge means the length around (perimeter). Trap: a cube has 12 edges but 8 corners and 6 faces. Trees along an open edge need one more than the gaps.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «edge» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/edge/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«edge» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/edge.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «edge» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/edge/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«edge» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/edge.html) on Mova free.