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BORDER

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Border.

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Border - as a noun

The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

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The boundary of a surface

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A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

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A strip forming the outer edge of something

Example: "The rug had a wide blue border"

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Border - as a verb

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Example: "The forest surrounds my property"

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Form the boundary of; be contiguous to

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Enclose in or as if in a frame

Example: "Frame a picture"

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Provide with a border or edge

Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"

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Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."

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Example Sentences

"The border between the two countries is heavily guarded."
"They had to show their passports at the border crossing."
"The river forms a natural border between the two states."
"There was a long queue at the border checkpoint."
"The fence marks the border of the private property."
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Word Game Points

Is BORDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, border is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BORDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BORDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, border is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BORDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, border is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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