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词汇 wire edge
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Definition of wire edge in English:

wire edge

noun ˌwʌɪər ˈɛdʒ
North American
  • 1A fine strip of metal produced on the edge of the blade of a knife or cutting tool by grinding or honing, which must be removed before the tool can be used.

  • 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Chiefly in "to wear (also take) the wire edge off".

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Abel Boyer (?1667–1729), lexicographer and journalist. From wire + edge.

Definition of wire edge in US English:

wire edge

nounˌwʌɪər ˈɛdʒ
North American
  • 1A fine strip of metal produced on the edge of the blade of a knife or cutting tool by grinding or honing, which must be removed before the tool can be used.

  • 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Chiefly in "to wear (also take) the wire edge off".

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Abel Boyer (?1667–1729), lexicographer and journalist. From wire + edge.

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