Foredge (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 for-edge of the book was slightly damaged from being pushed in too tightly on the shelf.
- When organizing the books, it's best to line up their for-edges to create a visually pleasing row.
- The bookseller carefully polished the for-edges of the classic novels to restore their original shine.
- After years of being squeezed between larger volumes, the for-edge of the slim poetry book began to show signs of wear.
- The for-edge of the leather-bound tome was embossed with a gold leaf design.