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boundary line

[ˈbaʊndəri laɪn]
nounpl: boundary lines
linha divisória
1. A line that marks the limits or extent of an area, territory, or property
The boundary line between the two countries runs through the river.
A linha divisória entre os dois países passa pelo rio.
2. A real or imaginary line that separates one region from another
The fence marks the boundary line of our property.
A cerca marca a linha divisória de nossa propriedade.
3. In sports, a line that defines the limits of the playing area
The ball went out of bounds beyond the boundary line.
A bola saiu da jogada além da linha divisória.
Synonyms
borderborderlinedemarcation linedividing linefrontierlimit line

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha divisória
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
divisa
Used particularly in legal and property contexts
Portugal
linha de fronteira
Commonly used for international boundaries
Portugal
linha divisória
Also used in Portuguese, similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the boundary line
draw a boundary line
blur the boundary line
set a boundary line
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