BORDURE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word bordure. (close relations)
Definition of BORDURE
bordures
Best Alternative Words for BORDURE
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| border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| edge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a surface • a line determining the limits of an area • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a slight competitive advantage • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something verb • advance slowly, as if by inches • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • provide with an edge | ||||||||
| fringe | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something • a part of the city far removed from the center • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light • a social group holding marginal or extreme views • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels verb • adorn with a fringe • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe | ||||||||
| hem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down • the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. verb • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem • utter `hem' or `ahem' | ||||||||
| margin | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • an amount beyond the minimum necessary • the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities • (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold • the blank space that surrounds the text on a page • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
| trim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of arrangement or appearance • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation • cutting down to the desired size or shape adjective satellite • thin and fit • characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder • neat and smart in appearance • severely simple in line or design verb • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size • decorate, as with ornaments • cut down on; make a reduction in • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces • be in equilibrium during a flight • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut closely • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used | ||||||||
