edging

(noun) border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug).

(verb) advance slowly, as if by inches. Synonyms: edge, inch. Example: "He edged towards the car."

(verb) provide with a border or edge. Synonyms: border, edge. Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery."

(verb) lie adjacent to another or share a boundary. Synonyms: border, adjoin, edge, abut, march, butt, butt against, butt on. Examples: "Canada adjoins the u.s.." "England marches with scotland."

(verb) provide with an edge. Synonyms: edge. Example: "Edge a blade."