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sel·vage (sel·vedge)
 selvage (selvedge)
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- pronunciation:
- sel
vihj
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the edge of a fabric, woven in such a way that it will not fray or ravel.
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| definition 2: |
any strip or edge that resembles this.
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| definition 3: |
the plate of a lock through which a bolt moves.
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| related words: |
border |
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| derivation: |
selvaged (adj.) |
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