1. patrol
noun. ['pəˈtroʊl'] a detachment used for security or reconnaissance.
Antonyms
- attraction
Etymology
- patrouille (French)
- patrouille (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- patrouiller (French)
- patrouiller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Example sentences of the word border-patrol
1. Noun Phrase
Homeland Security has a growing need for intelligence experts, counterterrorism analysts, and border patrol agents.
2. Noun Phrase
Check with a border patrol officer if you have any concerns or questions about what's allowed.
2. border
noun. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] a line that indicates a boundary.
Synonyms
- borderline
- delimitation
- bound
- boundary line
- circuit
- state boundary
- property line
- bounds
- boundary
- state line
- fence line
- circumference
Antonyms
- unsheathe
- confront
- pull out
- recede
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. patrol
verb. ['pəˈtroʊl'] maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol.
Synonyms
- guard
Antonyms
- decompress
- inactivity
Etymology
- patrouille (French)
- patrouille (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- patrouiller (French)
- patrouiller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. border
verb. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.
Synonyms
- gird
- ring
- cloister
- surround
- adjoin
- environ
- contact
- enclose
- inclose
- girdle
- hem in
- skirt
- close in
- fringe
- meet
- touch
Antonyms
- unconstipated
- unsworn
- open circuit
- closed circuit
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. border
noun. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.
Synonyms
- edge
- perimeter
- margin
- boundary
- lip
Antonyms
- discolor
- abstain
- maximal
- maximum
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. patrol
noun. ['pəˈtroʊl'] the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes.
Synonyms
- protection
- round-the-clock patrol
Antonyms
- pull
- attract
- centripetal force
Etymology
- patrouille (French)
- patrouille (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- patrouiller (French)
- patrouiller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. border
noun. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] the boundary of a surface.
Synonyms
- edge
- limb
- brink
- bounds
- boundary
Antonyms
- disagree
- unjust
- stifle
- miss
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. border
verb. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] enclose in or as if in a frame.
Synonyms
- inclose
- enclose
- frame
- close in
- frame in
Antonyms
- ride
- retreat
- dull
- derestrict
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. border
verb. ['ˈbɔrdɝ'] form the boundary of; be contiguous to.
Synonyms
- bound
- enclose
- shore
- verge
- skirt
- confine
Antonyms
- take
- inactivity
- block
- recall
Etymology
- bordure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bordure (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. patrol
noun. ['pəˈtroʊl'] a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security.
Synonyms
- personnel
- harbor patrol
- border patrol
- patroller
Antonyms
- adduct
- push
- repel
- abduct
Etymology
- patrouille (French)
- patrouille (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- patrouiller (French)
- patrouiller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))