exposededge

noun
UK /ɪkˈspəʊzd ɛdʒ/
US /ɪkˈspoʊzd ɛdʒ/

The sharp, open side of something that is not covered or protected.

Be careful of the exposed edge of the broken glass.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The part of a cliff or ledge that has nothing in front of it.

The hikers stayed away from the exposed edge of the cliff.

3. A side of a picture or page that is not hidden by a frame or cover.

Dust gathered along the exposed edge of the old photograph.

4. A weak or open point in a plan or defense.

The general found an exposed edge in the enemy's line.