edge

edge

(ej),

A line at which a surface terminates.
See also: border, margin.

edge

[ej]

Etymology: ME, egge

1 a thin side or border.

2 the end of a surface, e.g., the edge of a cliff.

edge

A margin or border.

bevel edge

A tooth edge produced by beveling.

cutting edge

An angled or sharpened edge for cutting, as an incisor tooth or the blade of a knife.

denture edge

The margin or border of a denture.

incisal edge

The sharpened edge of a tooth produced by occlusal wear; the labiolingual margin.

edge

(ej)

Line at which surface terminates.
See also: border, margin