Perimeter (Noun)
Meaning 1
The size of something as given by the distance around it.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
A line enclosing a plane areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Meaning 3
The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The security guards patrolled the perimeter of the military base to prevent any unauthorized entry.
- The farmer walked the perimeter of his field to check for any breaks in the fence.
- The police set up a perimeter around the crime scene to preserve the evidence and restrict access.
- The soldiers were ordered to hold the perimeter and prevent the enemy from advancing any further.
- The park ranger warned visitors to stay within the perimeter of the designated campsite to avoid disturbing the wildlife.