noun (plural boundaries)
1 a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of sth and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line:
national boundaries * (BrE) county boundaries * boundary changes / disputes * The fence marks the boundary between my property and hers. * Scientists continue to push back the boundaries of human knowledge. * the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour * He could just see her beyond the boundary wall of the cemetery. * to extend the boundaries of high art to include some popular music
2 (in cricket) a hit of the ball that crosses the boundary of the playing area and scores extra points:
He hit 13 boundaries from 183 balls.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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