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noun
A border of flowers in a garden, especially along a wall; a strip of turf forming a border.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any border.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
A flat fascia on an architrave, or forming a border round a window, or a horizontal band along a wall.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A fillet on a column, between the flutings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A flat lintel over a door or window.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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History
From plat + band.
