selvage

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Synonyms: salvage, selvagee, servage

Antonyms: salvage, selvagee, servage

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|weaving}} 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.
2. Any edge of fabric [[finished]] so as to prevent [[raveling]].
3. {{lb|en|printing}} The excess area of any [[print]]ed or [[perforated]] sheet, such as the [[border]] on a sheet of [[postage]] stamps or the wide [[margin]]s of an [[engraving]].
4. {{lb|en|geology}} A distinct border of a mass of [[igneous rock]]. It is usually fine-grained or [[glassy]] due to rapid cooling.
5. {{lb|en|geology}} [[clay|Clay]]-like material found along and around a geological [[fault]].
6. The edge plate of a [[lock]], through which the [[bolt]] passes<ref>{{R:Knight AMD}}</ref>
7. {{lb|en|mining}} That part of a [[lode]] [[adjacent]] to the walls on either side.

Verb

1. To give a selvage to (fabric).

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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