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Edge (Verb)

Provide with an edge; "edge a blade".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The manufacturer carefully sharpens the knife to edge it for optimal performance.
She learned to edge the sword with a whetstone to keep it sharp and efficient.
Dulling the rusty machete, he knew it was time to properly edge the blade.
Master craftsmen can edge a dull blade to restore its precision.
Specialized tools are required to edge high-quality kitchen knives.

Provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The company's logo is embroidered to edge the hem of the uniforms with a touch of elegance.
She decided to edge the garden beds with tall succulents for an added aesthetic appeal.
They chose the most beautiful lace to edge the vintage wedding veil.
The carpenter cut a decorative molding to edge the wooden shelves.
The artist's use of colorful tiles helped edge the mirror frame with a vibrant flair.

Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She edged towards the stage, her eyes fixed on the prize she was about to receive.
The detective edged towards the crime scene, trying not to disturb any potential evidence.
He edged towards the old mine, his heart pounding in anticipation of what he might find.
The skater carefully edged towards the edge of the rink, her eyes fixed on the judges' table.
The child edged towards the pool, unsure if she was ready to get in the water.