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perimeter

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:

Examples:

Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence.
A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter.
2
the length of the outer edge of a shape
3
the area of a basketball court that is outside the free-throw lane (= rectangular area in front of the basket) but inside the three-point line (= curved line that goes around the basket from one side of the playing area to the other):

Examples:

He is a superb passer and shooter, but he prefers to hang on the perimeter.
perimeter defence The team has long struggled with its perimeter defence.
perimeter shooting He has improved his perimeter shooting throughout the course of the season.
4
the outer edge of an area or the border around it:

Examples:

Several bombs landed near the perimeter of the airport.
5
The perimeter is the outer edge of a flat shape or area.
6
Perimeter is also the distance around the outer edge of a flat shape.

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