(sel-vage) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a specially woven edge that prevents cloth from raveling any specially defined edge of fabric or paper; esp. such an edge that is to be trimmed off or coveredRare the side plate of a lock through which the bolt passes

Example Sentence

The fabric had a selvage edge.

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Rhymes

  • selvage
  • selvidge