featheredge

/ˈfɛðərˌɛdʒ/
noun
  1. A very thin, tapering edge, especially of a board, blade, or other object.
    • The knife had a featheredge that made it excellent for slicing.
    • He carefully sanded the featheredge of the wooden plank.
    • The carpenter planed the board to a featheredge for a perfect fit.
  2. A type of brick or tile with a tapered edge used in construction.
    • She ordered featheredge pavers for the garden path.
    • The roofer used featheredge tiles along the eaves.
    • Featheredge bricks are often used for decorative borders.
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