noun
- A line that indicates a boundary.
- synonyms: boundary line, borderline, delimitation, mete
- The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.
- The boundary of a surface.
- synonyms: edge
- A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge.
- A strip forming the outer edge of something.
- usage: "the rug had a wide blue border"
verb
- Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.
- usage: "The forest surrounds my property"
- Form the boundary of; be contiguous to.
- synonyms: bound
- Enclose in or as if in a frame.
- usage: "frame a picture"
- Provide with a border or edge.
- usage: "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
- synonyms: edge
- Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary.
- usage: "Canada adjoins the U. S."; "England marches with Scotland"
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