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brink

noun

/brɪŋk/

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

on the brink

edge, verge, threshold, cusp, border

stability, center

on the brink, brink of collapse, brink of war

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

a symbol, mark, or gesture that conveys information or instructions

a path or track left by something that has passed