edgeside

Edgeside is a term that appears sparingly in technical writing as a compound of edge and side. It does not have a single, universally accepted definition, and its interpretation depends on the field or discipline in which it is used.

In geometry and mesh processing, edgeside is sometimes used informally to describe the side of a surface that lies along a given edge, or the region around an edge that is considered in seam processing, edge-crease definitions, or related operations. In 3D modeling and rendering, it may refer to the area adjacent to an edge that informs shading, smoothing, or texture alignment, though standard terminology relies on edge, face, and vertex designations.

In manufacturing and packaging, edgeside can denote protections or features located along the exposed edge of a component, such as edgeside guards, edge bevels, or edge-reinforcement elements designed to reduce damage during handling.

In geographic information systems or digital cartography, edgeside is sometimes used to describe phenomena or data that occur near the boundary between spatial zones, but this usage is not widespread and often lacks precision.

Because there is no standardized definition, clear communication about edgeside typically requires explicit context or a defined meaning within a document. Readers should rely on established terms when possible and provide a precise definition whenever edgeside is used. See also: edge, side, boundary, interface.