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Border (Noun)

A strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The picture frame had a intricate gold border that complemented the colors in the painting.
The garden bed had a decorative stone border that separated it from the lawn.
The quilt had a beautiful hand-stitched border that added to its charm.
The page had a fancy border of interlocking flowers that made it look like a work of art.
The wall was painted with a bold red border at the top that added a pop of color to the room.

The boundary of a surface.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The border of the rug was starting to fray from years of heavy foot traffic.
The frame added a decorative border to the plain white picture.
A wide border of intricate lace edged the delicate tablecloth.
The border of the garden was marked with a low stone wall and a row of shrubs.
The map clearly showed the border of the national forest, distinguishing it from the surrounding private lands.

The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The country secured its border with a high wall and barbed wire.
Tourists often forget to obtain necessary visas before crossing the national border.
A scenic hiking trail runs along the border of the National Park.
She stood at the border of the two countries, feeling a mix of emotions about her journey.
The border between the two farms was difficult to discern due to the lack of clear signage.

A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The antique frame had a delicate border of intertwined flowers carved into its mahogany surface.
The room's original hardwood floor was made more beautiful by a subtle border of darker wood that added color and texture.
The architect designed a broad border of windows around the top of the high-rise building to allow for stunning city views.
A stunning border of mother-of-pearl inlay added an irrepressible touch of glamour to the diamond-encrusted locket.
A geometric border of terracotta and turquoise tiles surrounded the hearth and added warmth to the quiet study.