edged

[ ejd ]

adjective

1. having an edge or edges (often used in combination):

   dull-edged; a two-edged sword.

2. sarcastic; cutting:

   an edged reply.

Word History and Origins

Origin of edged¹

First recorded in 1585–95; edge + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The next over saw Pooran gift Livingstone another chance when he edged behind off Motie with the ball bouncing out of the wicketkeeper's gloves.

From BBC

After three straight wins over bad teams, the Commanders were edged by Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times

Light-welterweight champion Taylor edged her rival to win by split decision in an all-time classic in 2022.

From BBC

The Carolina Panthers edged out the New York Giants in Germany and the Los Angeles Chargers put away the Tennessee Titans for a third win in a row.

From BBC

The Division 3 final also went the distance before Long Beach Poly edged Bishop Diego, 25-27, 25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 25-12.

From Los Angeles Times

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