border
/bˈɔrdɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
a line that indicates a boundary
Noun
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Noun
the boundary of a surface
Noun
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
Noun
a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border"
Verb
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
Verb
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Verb
enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
Verb
provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
Verb
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
Synonyms
abut
adjoin
borderline
bound
boundary line
butt
butt against
butt on
delimitation
edge
environ
frame
frame in
march
margin
mete
molding
moulding
perimeter
ring
skirt
surround