Definition of
border is the dictionary form of BORDER'S Definition of border
border has definitions from the field of geography
1
[ noun ] (geography) a line that indicates a boundary

Synonyms

borderline delimitation mete boundary_line

2
[ verb ] extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Synonyms

surround skirt

Examples

"The forest surrounds my property"

3
[ noun ] the boundary of a surface

Synonyms

edge

4
[ verb ] form the boundary of; be contiguous to

Synonyms

bound

5
[ verb ] enclose in or as if in a frame

Synonyms

frame frame_in

Examples

"frame a picture"

6
[ noun ] the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

Synonyms

margin perimeter

7
[ verb ] provide with a border or edge

Synonyms

edge

Examples

"edge the tablecloth with embroidery"

8
[ noun ] a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

Synonyms

moulding molding

9
[ verb ] lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Synonyms

butt adjoin butt_against abut butt_on march edge

Examples

"Canada adjoins the U.S." "England marches with Scotland"

10
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11738
11
[ noun ] a strip forming the outer edge of something

Examples

: "the rug had a wide blue border"

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Rhymes with

boarders siders' wonder's flanders alexander's alexanders elders' leaders leaders' leader's waders flinders

Phonetic and Homophones

B AO1 R D ER0 Z

Similar Spelling

border Borders boarder borderer bordered bordering bordereau border_on borderline borderland

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