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edge vs cutting edge

cutting edge vs edge

edge and cutting edge both are nouns.

edge is a verb but cutting edge is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edge Yes No Yes No
cutting edge Yes No No No
As nouns, cutting edge is a hyponym of edge; that is, cutting edge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edge:
  • edge: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
  • cutting edge: the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
Other hyponyms of edge include bevel, cant, chamfer, bezel, brim, lip, rim, curb, curbing, kerb, deckle, deckle edge, featheredge, groin, knife edge, leading edge, milling, razor edge, trailing edge.
edge (noun) cutting edge (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
a slight competitive advantage
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
the boundary of a surface
a line determining the limits of an area
edge (verb) cutting edge (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
provide with an edge
advance slowly, as if by inches
provide with a border or edge
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