BORDER

(noun) a strip forming the outer edge of something
"the rug had a wide blue border"
(noun) a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
synonyms : molding , moulding
(noun) a line that indicates a boundary
synonyms : borderline , boundary line , delimitation , mete
The king declared war after the mete had been breached by the neighboring kingdom. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the boundary of a surface
synonyms : edge
(noun) the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
synonyms : margin , perimeter
They walked along the perimeter of the garden. -added by naila_inlas
The western margin of the country was at threat because of the tsunami. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
"Canada adjoins the U.S.", "England marches with Scotland"
synonyms : abut , adjoin , butt , butt against , butt on , edge , march
My house abuts against his tiny strip of land...which is why he is giving me such a difficult time. -added by geeta_inlas
I told my frnd not to worry as I was staying just in the adjoining room. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
"The forest surrounds my property"
synonyms : environ , ring , skirt , surround
The fence environed the compound. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) enclose in or as if in a frame
"frame a picture"
synonyms : frame , frame in
(verb) provide with a border or edge
"edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
synonyms : edge
(verb) form the boundary of; be contiguous to
synonyms : bound
USA is bounded in the north by Canada. -added by naila_inlas

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