perimeter
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
perimeters
plural
perimeters
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERIMETER
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[count]
a
:
the outside edge of an area or surface
— often + of
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The soldiers defended the perimeter of the camp.
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They put up a fence around the perimeter of the yard.
b
:
the total length of the lines that form a shape
— often + of
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The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 inches.
2
the perimeter
basketball
:
the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
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He scored from the perimeter.
