boundary
/ˈbaʊndəri/
noun
- A line or limit that marks the edge of an area or separates two areas.
- The surveyor marked the boundary with small flags.
- The river forms the natural boundary between the two countries.
- We put a fence along the boundary of our property.
- A limit of a subject, activity, or experience.
- Scientists are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.
- The artist's work explores the boundary between reality and imagination.
- It's important to set clear boundaries in a relationship.
- In sports, the line that marks the edge of the playing area, or a hit that reaches or crosses that line (especially in cricket).
- The batsman hit the ball for a boundary, scoring four runs.
- The player stepped over the boundary line, so the point didn't count.
- Fans cheered as the ball sailed over the boundary for six.
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