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perimeter Definition

pe·rim·eter (pə rim′ə tər)

noun

  1. the outer boundary of a figure or area
  2. the total length of this
  3. an optical instrument for testing the scope of vision and the visual powers of various parts of the retina
  4. Mil. a boundary strip where defenses are set up

Etymology: L perimetros < Gr < peri-, around + metron, measure

perimeter Synonyms

perimeter

n.

margin, outline, border; see boundary, edge 1. See syn. study at circumference.

perimeter Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • rectangle: Now the body is not confined to the perimeter of the rectangles.
  • airfield: The living quarters were on the western perimeter of the airfield.
  • fence: Reports came in of people attempting to breach the perimeter of the fence overnight.
  • circle: Draw parallel lines from the perimeter of the circle to the edge of the tile.

Adjective modifier

  • outer: The Ann Boleyn walk around the outer perimeter is a must.
  • defensive: The American positions in the defensive perimeter had been expertly sited.
  • southern: Instead of the usual range of buildings along the southern perimeter however, there was just a wall.
  • northern: A portion of the northern perimeter was used for housing.
  • eastern: Due to insufficient bridging material or pontoons, the brigade had to satisfy itself with the occupation of the Eastern perimeter of the village.
  • western: The living quarters were on the western perimeter of the airfield.

Modifies a noun

  • fence: The electric current is switched off from the perimeter fence for half a minute, just long enough for David to climb over.
  • fencing: Attached to perimeter fencing posts with stretch rubber ties.
  • weighting: Cavity back iron with perimeter weighting to produce a large sweet spot for greater forgiveness.
  • defense: He should first establish a perimeter defense around the TOC at a distance of about 50 to 100 meters.
  • wall: Outside Front Has a perimeter wall to the front boundary, with a single drive leading to the garage.
  • hedge: The planting of the perimeter hedge is now scheduled to start in November.

Noun used with modifier

  • biosecurity: Only allow essential vehicles to enter with all others ( staff, service vehicles etc ) being kept outside the Biosecurity perimeter.
  • airfield: RAF Regiment personnel continue to mount patrols around airfield perimeters.
  • airport: The Hilton Hotel Stanstead Airport is positioned on the airport perimeter next to.. .
  • aluminum: For 2006, we gave the KX250F a serious increase in power and all-new aluminum perimeter frame like that of the all-new KX450F.