Synonyms for selvedge
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.
Related words
- Other spellings
- selvage
Forms
- Plural
- selvedges → edges, lists…
Example sentences
- edge Sami seemed to have the edge on his older brother.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| selvedge | falling | |
| edge | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- list1, edge1