Synonyms for perimeter

Grammar : Noun

Spell : puh-rim-i-ter

Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɪm ɪ tər

Top 10 synonyms for perimeter

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Définition of perimeter

Origin : early 15c., "line around a figure or surface," from Latin perimetros, from Greek perimetron "circumference," from peri- "around" (see peri-) + metron "measure" (see meter (n.2)). Military sense of "boundary of a defended position" is attested from 1943.

noun circumference, border

Example sentences :

There were guards surrounding the perimeter with radar search beams.
Extract from : « A Spaceship Named McGuire » by Gordon Randall Garrett

The Radius is a right line drawne from the center to the perimeter.
Extract from : « The Way To Geometry » by Peter Ramus

Also, the lowest part of the perimeter of a geometrical figure.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

But that multiplication, is a multiplication of the Perpendicular by the Perimeter or bout-line.
Extract from : « The Way To Geometry » by Peter Ramus

The perimeter of a figure is the outer boundary or measure around it.
Extract from : « Orthography » by Elmer W. Cavins

Some mining camps that can't be located inside the perimeter.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

Meta was on night perimeter duty and should be back to her quarters soon.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

I've been fighting your war for you Kerk, while you stayed safely inside the perimeter.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

Your talkers will launch the attack on the far side of the perimeter.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

Ahead, on the far side of a burnt corridor, stood the perimeter.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

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