edge control
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A skill in edging; the ability to maintain one gunwale higher than the other at a controlled angle.
Uncountable
noun
The management and manipulation of the edges of an aircraft's wings or control surfaces to enhance performance and stability.
Uncountable
noun
Control over the exact placement of edges on a line or shape one is mapping, cutting, or etching.
Uncountable
noun
The management of an unpredictable situation in order to prevent it from becoming physically dangerous.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "As a gauge of its importance, consider that when an instructor or racer speaks of someone having amazing edge control, he means that that skier is a master of the slopes."
- "Many people say that skaters who had to do figures learned to freeskate better because figures teach you edge control."
- "Skateboards roll. They do not slide. The demands of edge control aren't involved in the physics of this sport."
- "These help keep the knees locked into the side of the kayak and help with edge control."
- "Analyze your edge control to figure out exactly what you need to do with your knee, foot, leg, hip, and body."
- "This provides additional edge control over your kayak and helps keep your butt from falling out of the seat when you are upside-down."