top edge

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Noun

top edge (plural top edges)

1. (cricket) The edge of a bat farthest from the ground.
2. (cricket) A deflection of a ball off of the top edge of a bat, into the air and potentially for a catch.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see top,‎ edge.

Verb

top edge (third-person singular simple present top edges, present participle top edging, simple past and past participle top edged)

1. (cricket) To hit the ball with the top edge of the bat.

See also

• bottom edge
• inside edge
• outside edge