upper edge

collocation in English

meaningsofupperandedge

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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌp.ər/us
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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edge
noun
uk
/edʒ/us
/edʒ/
the outer or furthest point ...
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(Definition ofupperandedgefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The bracket is fixed at the bottom and endures external forces at the oppositeupperedge.
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If 3 = 0, theupperedgedoes not move from its initial position.
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Of course, if /3, = 0 theupperedgewill never move.
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Two traversals are required for the exploration of theupperedgeof the branch.
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Subcutaneous tissue is dissected off the sternum to reveal theupperedgeof the body of sternum.
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A second, smaller foramen lies dorsal to the first and close to theupperedgeof the anterior jugular foramen.
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With theupperedgeof the fluid remaining at its initial position, the volume constraint (22) determines the position of the lower edge.
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On theupperedgeit is only slightly curved.
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The frontupperedgeof the symphysis is sharp.
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Its frontupperedgefeatures a finger-like process.
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More over, theupperedgeof the opening is concave.
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It is commonly distinguished by a darkupperedgeof the hind foot near the ankle.
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A crest of enlarged denticles is present along theupperedgeof the caudal fin.
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Spandrels usually provide pressure along theupperedgeof the conoids.
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The armor deck was flat and located at theupperedgeof the main belt.
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Modified denticles cover the dorsal surface of the head andupperedgeof dorsal fin.
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The saw mill is a long building at theupperedge(in the picture) of town.
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Spines are produced on the upper half or theupperedgeonly of the pad.
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On itsupperedge, a wooden fence stands and a barberry hedge has been planted.
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A second series of blunt tubercles adorns theupperedgeof the whorls along the suture.
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Theupperedgeof the front wings consists of almost square cells.
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The inner walls display terrace features, along with some slumping along theupperedge.
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There is a crest of enlarged denticles along theupperedgeof the caudal fin.
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Rollers have a long and compressed bill with a curvedupperedgeand a hooked tip.
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The auriculars are gray/light brown with theupperedgeforming a brown eye line.
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