Knife-edge

Definition of Knife-edge

Knife´-edge`
n.1.(Mech.) A piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction.
Knife-edge file
See Illust. of File.

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