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border
the part of an area that forms its outer boundary; the line that separates one area, state, or country from another; periphery: They are building a fence along the border.
Not to be confused with:
boarder – one who pays a stipulated amount for meals and lodging: My boarder will be leaving at the end of the month.
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bor·der
(bôr′dər)n.
1. A part that forms the outer edge of something.
2. A decorative strip around the edge of something, such as fabric.
3. A strip of ground, as at the edge of a garden or walk, in which ornamental plants or shrubs are planted.
4. The line or frontier area separating political divisions or geographic regions; a boundary.
v. bor·dered, bor·der·ing, bor·ders
v.tr.
1. To lie along or adjacent to the border of: Canada borders the United States.
2. To put a border on.
v.intr.
1. To lie adjacent to another: The United States borders on Canada.
2. To be almost like another in character: an act that borders on heroism.
[Middle English bordure, from Old French bordeure, from border, to border, from bort, border, of Germanic origin.]
bor′der·er n.
Synonyms: border, edge, margin, verge1, brink, rim
These nouns refer to the line that marks the outside limit of something, such as a surface or shape, or to the area just inside such a line. Border can refer to either the line (a fence along the border of the property) or the adjacent area (a frame with a wide border). Edge refers to the bounding line formed by the continuous convergence of two surfaces (sat on the edge of the wall) or to an outer line or limit (a leaf with serrated edges; stopped at the edge of the water). Margin generally refers to a strip that runs along an edge or border: the margin of the page; the grassy margins of a path. A verge is an extreme terminating line or edge: the sun's afterglow on the verge of the horizon. Figuratively it indicates a point at which something is likely to begin or to happen: an explorer on the verge of a great discovery. Brink denotes the edge of a steep place: stood on the brink of the cliff. In an extended sense it indicates the likelihood or imminence of a sudden change: on the brink of falling in love. Rim most often denotes the edge of something circular or curved: a cup with a chipped rim; the rim of a basketball goal; lava issuing from the rim of the crater.
These nouns refer to the line that marks the outside limit of something, such as a surface or shape, or to the area just inside such a line. Border can refer to either the line (a fence along the border of the property) or the adjacent area (a frame with a wide border). Edge refers to the bounding line formed by the continuous convergence of two surfaces (sat on the edge of the wall) or to an outer line or limit (a leaf with serrated edges; stopped at the edge of the water). Margin generally refers to a strip that runs along an edge or border: the margin of the page; the grassy margins of a path. A verge is an extreme terminating line or edge: the sun's afterglow on the verge of the horizon. Figuratively it indicates a point at which something is likely to begin or to happen: an explorer on the verge of a great discovery. Brink denotes the edge of a steep place: stood on the brink of the cliff. In an extended sense it indicates the likelihood or imminence of a sudden change: on the brink of falling in love. Rim most often denotes the edge of something circular or curved: a cup with a chipped rim; the rim of a basketball goal; lava issuing from the rim of the crater.
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border
(ˈbɔːdə)n
1. a band or margin around or along the edge of something
2. (Physical Geography) the dividing line or frontier between political or geographic regions
3. (Physical Geography)
a. a region straddling such a boundary
b. (as modifier): border country.
4. (Crafts)
a. a design or ornamental strip around the edge or rim of something, such as a printed page or dinner plate
b. (as modifier): a border illustration.
5. (Botany) a long narrow strip of ground planted with flowers, shrubs, trees, etc, that skirts a path or wall or surrounds a lawn or other area: a herbaceous border.
vb
6. (tr) to decorate or provide with a border
7.
a. to be adjacent (to); lie along the boundary (of): his land borders on mine.
b. to be nearly the same (as); verge (on): his stupidity borders on madness.
[C14: from Old French bordure, from border to border, from bort side of a ship, of Germanic origin; see board]
Border
(ˈbɔːdə)n
1. (Placename) (often plural) the area straddling the border between England and Scotland
2. (Placename) the area straddling the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
3. (Placename) the region in S South Africa around East London
Border
(ˈbɔːdə)n
(Biography) Allan (Robert). born 1955, Australian cricketer; played in 156 test matches (1978–1994), 93 as captain; first Australian batsman to score 10,000 test runs
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bor•der
(ˈbɔr dər)n.
1. the part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary.
2. the line that separates one country, state, province, etc., from another; frontier line.
3. the district or region that lies along the boundary line of another.
4. the border,
a. the border between the U.S. and Mexico, esp. along the Rio Grande.
b. (in the British Isles) the region along the boundary between England and Scotland.
5. brink; verge.
6. an ornamental design along the edge of a printed page, a drawing, a fabric, etc., or a piece of ornamental trimming around the edge of a rug, garment, article of furniture, etc.
7. a long, narrow bed of plantings, as along a pathway.
v.t. 8. to make a border around; adorn with a border.
9. to form a border or boundary to.
10. to lie on the border of.
v.i. 11. to form or constitute a border; abut.
12. to approach closely in character; verge.
[1325–75; Middle English bordure < Anglo-French, Old French, derivative of border to border, derivative of bord ship's side, edge < Germanic; see board]
bor′der•less, adj.
syn: See boundary.
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border
In cartography, the area of a map or chart lying between the neatline and the surrounding framework.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
border
– frontier – boundary1. 'border'
The border between two countries is the dividing line between them.
They crossed the border into Mexico.
We stayed in a village near the German-Polish border.
2. 'frontier'
A frontier is a border with official points for people to cross, often with guards.
Only three thousand soldiers were guarding the entire frontier.
They introduced stricter frontier controls.
You talk about one country's border or frontier with another.
She lives in a small Dutch town a mile from the border with Germany.
Spain reopened its frontier with Gibraltar.
3. 'boundary'
The boundary of a region or area of land is its outer edge.
There are fences round the boundary of the National Park.
Be Careful!
Don't talk about the 'boundary' of a country. Instead you talk about its borders.
These changes will be felt beyond the borders of Turkey.
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border
Past participle: bordered
Gerund: bordering
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Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
border
A horizontal scenic cloth or curtain masking lights and space above stage.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
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| Noun | 1. |  border - a line that indicates a boundary circumference, circuit - the boundary line encompassing an area or object; "he had walked the full circumference of his land"; "a danger to all races over the whole circumference of the globe" fence line - a boundary line created by a fence property line - the boundary line between two pieces of property state boundary, state line - the boundary between two states |
| 2. |  border - the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundarylip - either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell | |
| 3. |  border - the boundary of a surface brink - the edge of a steep place limb - (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet | |
| 4. |  border - a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edgeedge - the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge" picture frame - a framework in which a picture is mounted | |
| 5. | border - a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border" edge - the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge" edging - border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) verge - a grass border along a road | |
| Verb | 1. | border - extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property" adjoin, contact, touch, meet - be in direct physical contact with; make contact; "The two buildings touch"; "Their hands touched"; "The wire must not contact the metal cover"; "The surfaces contact at this point" fringe - decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe; "fur fringed the hem of the dress" cloister - surround with a cloister; "cloister the garden" inclose, shut in, close in, enclose - surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence" hem in - surround in a restrictive manner; "The building was hemmed in by flowers" cloister - surround with a cloister, as of a garden |
| 2. | border - form the boundary of; be contiguous to skirt - form the edge of verge - border on; come close to; "His behavior verges on the criminal" shore - serve as a shore to; "The river was shored by trees" | |
| 3. | border - enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture" | |
| 4. | border - provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery" | |
| 5. | border - lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland" |
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border
noun
1. frontier, line, marches, limit, bounds, boundary, perimeter, borderline, borderland Clifford is enjoying life north of the border.
verb
border on something come close to, approach, be like, resemble, be similar to, approximate, come near The atmosphere borders on the surreal.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
border
noun1. A fairly narrow line or space forming a boundary:
Chiefly Military: perimeter.
2. The line or area separating geopolitical units:
phrasal verb
border on or upon
To come near, as in quality or amount:
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Translations
hranicehraničithraničit skrajlem
grænsegrænse op tilkantbedbort
piirpiiritlemaraam
raja
granica
perbatasan
landamæriliggja aîblómabeîbrún, jaîar
境界
경계
ant riboskraštaspakraštysribaribinis
apmaleapšuvumsmalarobežarobežot
graniţă
mejarob
granica
gräns
เขตแดน
biên giới
border
[ˈbɔːdəʳ]A. N
B. VT
C. CPD [area, ballad] → fronterizo; [guard] → de la frontera
border dispute N → disputa f fronteriza
border incident N → incidente m fronterizo
border patrol N (US) → patrulla f de fronteras
border post N → puesto m fronterizo
border town N → pueblo m fronterizo
border dispute N → disputa f fronteriza
border incident N → incidente m fronterizo
border patrol N (US) → patrulla f de fronteras
border post N → puesto m fronterizo
border town N → pueblo m fronterizo
border on border upon VI + PREP
1. [+ area, country] → lindar con, limitar con
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
border
n
(= edge, side: of woods, field, page) → Rand m
(= boundary, frontier) → Grenze f; on the French border → an der französischen Grenze; on the borders of France → an der französischen Grenze; on the borders of France and Switzerland → an der Grenze zwischen Frankreich und der Schweiz, an der französisch-schweizerischen Grenze; the Borders (Brit Geog) das Grenzgebiet zwischen England und Schottland; north/south of the border (Brit) → in/nach Schottland/England
(in garden) → Rabatte f ? herbaceous border
(= edging, on dress) → Bordüre f; (of carpet) → Einfassung f; (of picture, text) → Umrahmung f, → Rahmen m; black border (on notepaper) → schwarzer Rand, Trauerrand m
vt
(land etc: = lie on edge of) → grenzen an (+acc)
border
:border guard
n → Grenzsoldat m
border incident
n → Grenzzwischenfall m
border
:borderland
n (lit) → Grenzgebiet nt; (fig) → Grenzbereich m
borderline
n
(between states, districts) → Grenzlinie f, → Grenze f
adj (fig) a border case → ein Grenzfall m; it was a border pass/fail → er etc ist ganz knapp durchgekommen/durchgefallen; he/it is border → er/es ist ein Grenzfall; it’s too border → das liegt zu sehr an der Grenze
border raid
n → Grenzüberfall m
border state
n → Grenzstaat m
border town
n → Grenzstadt f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
border
[ˈbɔːdəʳ]1. n
a. (frontier) → confine m the Borders npl (Brit) zona al confine tra la Scozia e l'Inghilterra
c. (in garden) → aiuola (laterale)
2. vt (line, adjoin) → fiancheggiare, costeggiare
border on border upon vi + prep → confinare con (fig) (come close to being) → sfiorare, rasentare
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
border
(ˈboːdə) noun1. the edge of a particular thing. the border of a picture/handkerchief.
2. the boundary of a country. They'll ask for your passport at the border.
3. a flower bed round the edge of a lawn etc. a flower border.
verb (with on) to come near to or lie on the border of. Germany borders on France.
ˈborderline adjective doubtful; on the border between one thing and another. He was a borderline case, so we gave him an additional exam to see if he would pass it.
noun the border between one thing and another. He was on the borderline between passing and failing.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
border
→ حاشِيَة hranice grænse Grenze σύνορο frontera raja frontière granica confine 境界 경계 grens grense granica fronteira граница gräns เขตแดน sınır biên giới 边界Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
bor·der
n. borde, margen; frontera.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
border
n (edge, margin) borde m, margen mEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.