Definition of 'border'

Noun

1. a line that indicates a boundary
      Synonyms: boundary line borderline delimitation mete
2. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
      Synonyms: margin perimeter
3. the boundary of a surface
      Synonyms: edge
4. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
      Synonyms: molding moulding
5. a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border"

Verb

1. extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
      Synonyms: surround skirt
2. form the boundary of; be contiguous to
      Synonyms: bound
3. enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
      Synonyms: frame frame in
4. provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
      Synonyms: edge
5. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
      Synonyms: adjoin edge abut march butt butt against butt on

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