meaning of selvedges

1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to prevent raveling.
2.
The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes.
3.
A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n. , 4.
4.
the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray


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