featheredge

[ feth -er-ej ]
/ ˈfɛð ərˌɛdʒ /

noun

an edge that thins out like a feather.
the thinner edge of a wedge-shaped board or plank.
a tool for giving a smooth, even finish to plasterwork at corners.
(in silver work) a band of closely spaced oblique lines engraved along an edge of a piece.

Origin of featheredge

First recorded in 1610–20; feather + edge

OTHER WORDS FROM featheredge

feath·er·edged, adjective

Words nearby featheredge

featherbedding, featherbone, featherbrain, feathercut, feathered, featheredge, featherhead, feathering, featherlight, feathers, featherstitch

British Dictionary definitions for featheredge

featheredge
/ (ˈfɛðərˌɛdʒ) /

noun

a board or plank that tapers to a thin edge at one side

Derived forms of featheredge

featheredged, adjective