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knife edge a sharp-edged wedge of hard material on which the beam of a balance pivots or about which a pendulum is suspended How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Issues of consciousness, social struggle, and the knife edge between the material and spiritual world form a tapestry of the human search for meaning in a coldly impersonal world. It is essentially a force balance using a pulley with a knife edge pivot, capable of acting as either an electric generator or electric motor. It is amazing how well this old score supports so many diverse realizations, all balanced on that knife edge between dance and drama. |
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