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rand — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • border noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
  • 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.
  • stripe noun A long, narrow band of color that contrasts with the surrounding surface.
  • Welt noun A raised red mark on the skin, usually caused by a blow, insect bite, or allergic reaction.

Senses

rand is used for these senses in English:

  • border The outer edge of something.
  • 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.
  • stripe A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
  • welt (shoemaking) A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.

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.

edge — full definition

  1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
  2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
  3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
  4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
  5. verb To win by a very small margin.

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