"wire edge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wire edges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wire edge (plural wire edges)
  1. The thin, wire-like thread of metal sometimes formed on the edge of a tool by the stone in sharpening it.
    Sense id: en-wire_edge-en-noun-7X64sKfF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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