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BORDERING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Bordering.

Bordering - as a noun

A line that indicates a boundary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderlineboundary linedelimitationmete
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundboundarybounds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marginperimeter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundboundaryedge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The boundary of a surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundboundarybounds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moldingmoulding

A strip forming the outer edge of something

Example: "The rug had a wide blue border"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bordering - as a verb

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Example: "The forest surrounds my property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
environringskirtsurround
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoincontactmeettouch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form the boundary of; be contiguous to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confineenclosehold in
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enclose in or as if in a frame

Example: "Frame a picture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frameframe in

Provide with a border or edge

Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge

Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abutadjoinbutt againstbutt onedgemarch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoincontactmeettouch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bordering - as an adjective

Having a common boundary or border

Example: "France and spain are bordering nations."

Example Sentences

"She lives in a small town bordering the mountains."
"The hotel has rooms with beautiful views of the bordering lake."
"They visited the bordering country and experienced its culture."
"The bordering towns have a long history of rivalry."
"His property is located on the bordering street."
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Word Game Points

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

BORDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BORDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bordering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BORDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bordering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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