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I . edge [edʒ] N

1. edge (limit):

edge
borda f
edge of a lake, pond
beira f
edge of a page
margem f
edge of a table, coin
quina f
to be on edge
estar nervoso

2. edge (cutting part):

edge
gume m
to take the edge off sth
aliviar a. c.

II . edge [edʒ] VB trans

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1. edge (border):

edge
margear

III . edge [edʒ] VB intr

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knife-edge N

Usage examples with edge

to be on edge
estar nervoso
to edge forward
avançar aos poucos
to edge closer to sth
aproximar-se aos poucos de a. c.
to be (balanced) on a knife-edge fig
equilibrar-se no fio da navalha
to take the edge off sth
aliviar a. c.
to edge one's way through sth
abrir caminho no meio de a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Patients are recommended to sit up on the edge of the bed and walk short distances for several times a day.
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Rich has equipment dating back to the 60s and totally cutting-edge stuff we did nt have when we recorded our first album.
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The prosoma (head) is subtrapezoidal (a trapezoid with rounded corners), with compound eyes located near the edge of the front corners.
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When the children reach the edge, they jump off and swim through the air.
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The most successful tunnel started below the seats (above the excreta) of a multi-holed lavatory which was situated on the edge of the camp.
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It is located at the eastern edge of the town.
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Houses overlook the bay and some line the water's edge together with boatsheds.
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Perhaps pared-down start-ups, free of red tape, may just have that disruptive edge.
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She sat on the edge crying and forlorn.
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The forewings are silvery white with a pale golden crooked fascia from the base of the costa to the basal third of the dorsal edge.
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