Meaning of Confines | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The borders or limits of an area.
   plural, plural-only
2. The elements that restrain someone.
   plural, plural-only
3. The scope or range of a subject.
   plural, plural-only

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Examples

“It has not been used for many years, and although it was impracticable to photograph the engine in the small confines of the shed⟳ it was possible to obtain⟳ a picture of the plate which it still carries showing the former ownership.”

“"I think⟳ that there comes a point⟳ where people begin⟳ to get⟳ bored within their own⟳ confines, so there is definitely an opportunity to encourage⟳ travel⟳ - even though it will be a different sort⟳ of arrangement than we've been used to in the past.”

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