Fore Edge (Noun)
Meaning
The part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The book's fore edge was slightly worn from years of being pulled on and off the shelf.
- When the book is closed, the fore edge of the pages should be flush with the covers.
- The gilt fore edge of the antique volume sparkled in the light as it was opened.
- To properly shelve a book, the fore edge should face inward, toward the spine of the adjacent book.
- The artist carefully decorated the fore edge of the handmade book with intricate illustrations.