edge on — sideways; with the edge turned toward the observer
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: sideways; with the edge turned toward the observer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛdʒ ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- The pizza box won't fit unless you slide it in edge on.
- My luck is so bad that even coins land edge on when I flip them!
- Store the plates edge on to save cabinet space.
edge on
ADVERB[/ɛdʒ ɑːn/]
sideways; with the edge turned toward the observer
a curious gallery visitor walks around a tall, thin metal sculpture to view it from different angles. She stops directly in front of the sculpture's narrowest side, seeing only a thin vertical line. The sculpture appears almost invisible from this sideways position, showing just its edge. From her previous position, the sculpture looked wide and detailed, but now it's just a slim outline. Other visitors nearby view the same sculpture from different angles, seeing its full width and artistic details. the sculpture being viewed edge on, with only its narrow edge visible to the observer
Set the board edge on, secure with wedge on, make your pledge on!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines Old English 'ecg' (blade, edge) and the preposition 'on' (on, upon). The compound developed to describe the position of an object oriented with its edge or margin facing forward.
Breakdown
edge (from Old English 'ecg', meaning blade or border) + on (preposition meaning upon or in contact with), literally 'on edge' or positioned with the edge forward.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza box won't fit unless you slide it in edge on.”
“My luck is so bad that even coins land edge on when I flip them!”
“Store the plates edge on to save cabinet space.”
“The paper airplane hit the wall and somehow stuck there edge on.”
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