border
border /ˈbɔrdɝ/
noun
-
()
A line that indicates a boundary
(
borderline
, boundary line
, delimitation
, border
, mete
)
a line that indicates a boundary
The fielder saved a certain boundary by jumping over the boundary line
The fielder saved a certain boundary by jumping over the boundary line
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()
The boundary of a surface
(
border
, edge
)
the boundary of a surface
They stood at the edge of the cliff, marveling at the vastness of the ocean below.
They stood at the edge of the cliff, marveling at the vastness of the ocean below.
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()
The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
(
perimeter
, border
, margin
)
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
The river formed a natural border between the two countries, separating them geographically.
The river formed a natural border between the two countries, separating them geographically.
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A strip forming the outer edge of something
(
border
)
a strip forming the outer edge of something
The rug had a wide blue border
the rug had a wide blue border
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A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
(
border
, molding
[ N. American] , moulding
[Canadian, British] )
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
verb
-
()
Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
(
environ
, ring
, skirt
, border
, surround
)
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
The forest surrounds my property
The forest surrounds my property
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()
Enclose in or as if in a frame
(
border
, frame in
, frame
)
enclose in or as if in a frame
Frame a picture
frame a picture
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()
Form the boundary of; be contiguous to
(
border
, bound
)
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
With determination, she bounded over the hurdles on the track.
With determination, she bounded over the hurdles on the track.
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Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
(
abut
, border
, butt on
, adjoin
, butt
, butt against
, edge
, march
)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Canada adjoins the U.S.
Canada adjoins the U.S.
England marches with Scotland
England marches with Scotland
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Provide with a border or edge
(
border
, edge
)
provide with a border or edge
Edge the tablecloth with embroidery
edge the tablecloth with embroidery