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rand — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • border noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
  • boundary noun A line or edge that marks where one area ends and another begins.
  • brim noun The upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container.
  • brink noun The edge of something steep or dangerous, such as a cliff.
  • collar noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
  • edge noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
  • fringe noun A decorative border of hanging threads or tassels.
  • rim noun The outer edge of something round, like a cup, wheel, or basketball hoop.

Senses

rand is used for these senses in English:

  • border The outer edge of something.
  • boundary (topology) (of a set) the set of points in the closure of a set S, not belonging to the interior of that set
  • brim The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.
  • brim Originally, a border or edge of a sea, a river, or other body of water; now, any border or edge.
  • collar (technology) Any encircling device or structure.
  • edge (geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
  • fringe (also, figurative) A marginal or peripheral part.
  • rim An edge around something, especially when circular.

border — full definition

  1. noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
  2. noun The outer edge of something, or a decorative strip around that edge.
  3. verb To share a boundary with, or lie right next to.

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