unedge

/ʌnˈɛdʒ/; /ʌnˈɛdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the edge of something, especially a knife or a blade.

“The knife was unedged to prevent it from causing accidental cuts.”

2. noun

the act of removing the edge of something, especially a knife or a blade.

“The unedge of the knife made it safer to use in the kitchen.”

Synonyms

  • blunt
  • deedge

Antonyms

  • edge
  • hedge