edging

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
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Other forms: edgings

Definitions of edging
  1. noun
    border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
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    types:
    fringe
    an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
    orphrey
    a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment
    type of:
    border
    a strip forming the outer edge of something
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