"edge play" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} edge play (uncountable)
  1. A kind of swordplay in which backswords or cutlasses are used, and the edge, rather than the point, is employed. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-edge_play-en-noun-xjbk1wSh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54
  2. (BDSM) Any sexual activity involving the risk of physical harm, such as bloodplay or asphyxiation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): BDSM
    Sense id: en-edge_play-en-noun-itssIajR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: edgeplay

Alternative forms

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