The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool. / (idiomatic, by extension, often with "on the") The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

Alternative form of cutting-edge

(cricket) The edge of a bat closest to the body of the batsman. / (cricket) A deflection of a ball off of the inside edge of a bat, sometimes to the wicket keeper for a catch.

(cricket) To hit the ball with the inside edge of the bat. / (skating) To place one's weight on the inside edge of the skate, thereby moving in a curve in that direction.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bottom, edge. / (cricket) The edge of a bat closest to the ground.

(cricket) To hit the ball with the bottom edge of the bat.

(cricket) The edge of a bat farthest from the ground. / (cricket) A deflection of a ball off of the top edge of a bat, into the air and potentially for a catch.

(cricket) To hit the ball with the top edge of the bat.

(cricket) The edge of a bat farthest from the body of the batsman. / (cricket) A deflection of a ball off of the outside edge of a bat, often to the slips or wicket keeper for a catch.

(cricket) To hit the ball with the outside edge of the bat. / (skating) To place one's weight on the outside edge of the skate, thereby moving in a curve in that direction.