bordure — meaning in English

English meaning

• border noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
• kerb noun The raised edge of a pavement or footpath where it meets the road (British spelling of "curb").

Senses

bordure is used for these senses in English:

• border The outer edge of something.
• border A decorative strip around the edge of something.
• bordure (heraldiccharge) A contrasting border around a shield.
• kerb (British spelling) .
• upstand (construction, plumbing) A section of a roof covering or flashing which turns up against a vertical surface.

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.

kerb — full definition

1. noun The raised edge of a pavement or footpath where it meets the road (British spelling of "curb").
2. verb To scrape or damage a wheel or tyre by hitting the kerb.

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