edging

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

edging

1. present participle of edge

edging (plural edgings)

1. Something that forms, defines or marks the edge.

   The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.

2. (rock climbing) Technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
3. The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
4. The sexual technique of maintaining of a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm.

• (climbing) smearing

• nigged