"edge protector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: edge protectors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} edge protector (plural edge protectors)
  1. An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles, and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.
    Sense id: en-edge_protector-en-noun-ABh853vt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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