Meaning of piire | Babel Free

Definitions

1. border, boundary
2. The line of contact or transition area of sth; brim.
3. partitive plural of piir
   form-of, partitive, plural
4. A line indicating the edge or external shape of a physical object, item, shape, etc.; outline.
   plural-normally
5. An object or surface restricting, surrounding sth; barrier; trim.
6. A circle that surrounds, constrains sth.
   obsolete
7. Thicker skin at the upper edge of a hoof.
8. Parting (of hair).
   obsolete
9. periphery

Examples

“Krundi piirdeks on hekk.”

The border of the plot was a hedge.

“Hobune astus vee piirdeni ja hakkas jooma.”

The horse stepped to the water's edge and started drinking.

“Nõu on piirdeni täis.”

The dish is filled to the brim.

“mägede sakilised piirded”

the jagged outline of the mountains

“Tornide piirded paistsid selgesti.”

The outline of the towers was clearly visible.

“Panime lillepeenra piirdeks ümmargusi kive.”

We placed round stones around the flower bed as a barrier.

“Matuseplatsi eraldas hall graniidist piire.”

The grave was separated by a grey granite fence.

“Ujulas ei tohtinud piiretest kaugemale ujuda.”

It was forbidden to swim behind the guardrail in the pool.

“Akna- ja ukseavade piirded olid valgeks värvitud.”

The trim of the windows and doors was painted white.

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