perimeter

Definition

  • noun: the outside edge of an area or surface
  • noun: the boundary of a closed plane figure
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: circumference

Examples

  • They put up a fence around the 'perimeter of' the yard.

  • The soldiers defended the 'perimeter of' the camp.

  • The 'perimeter of' the rectangle is 24 inches.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There's something else you have to see. MAN : Hard wall. OLSEN: Get what we came for, Barbarosa. The clock's ticking. Spread out, secure the perimeter. I got a big gap over here. JOHN: Why didn't we know about this? BARBAROSA: Sir, I think this is what Command's looking for. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation