Associations to the word «Brink»

Wiktionary

BRINK, noun. The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm. Also used figuratively.

Dictionary definition

BRINK, noun. A region marking a boundary.
BRINK, noun. The edge of a steep place.
BRINK, noun. The limit beyond which something happens or changes; "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy".

Wise words

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