parterre — meaning in English

English meaning

• border noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
• stall noun A small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market.

Senses

parterre is used for these senses in English:

• border A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
• stall (countable) A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.

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.

stall — full definition

1. noun A small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market.
2. noun A compartment for one animal in a stable or barn.
3. verb To stop making progress, often unintentionally; to come to a standstill.
4. verb To use delaying tactics to put something off.
5. noun The loss of lift in an aircraft when its angle of attack becomes too steep for the airspeed.

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