(sel-vedge) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray; 2 border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet

Example Sentence

The directions told me to sew the selvedge edges together.

Synonyms

border; non-fraying edge; non-raveling edge

Antonyms

center

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