flat edge

Linear boundary line

A flat edge is the straight, level side of an object, as opposed to a curved or beveled one.

The term appears in contexts from woodworking to geometry: Use the flat edge of the ruler to draw a straight line.

A knife's flat edge is the unsharpened side opposite the blade.

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margin · ledge · razor · box cutter · crisp · clean · clean cut · level · smooth · plane · knife · sharp · ruler · horizon · table · shelf · cutting · precision

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geometric curvature

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Non-linear boundary line

rounded edge · arc · curve · curved · scalloped edge

surface texture

flat edgeserrated edge

Notched cutting surface

ragged edge

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G