margin

²margin

verb

Definition of MARGIN

transitive verb

1

a : to provide with an edging or border b : to form a margin to : border

2

a : to add margin to <margin up an account> b (1) : to use as margin <margin bonds to buy stock> (2) : to provide margin for <margin a transaction> c : to buy (securities) on margin

Examples of MARGIN

1. <the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks>

First Known Use of MARGIN

1715

Related to MARGIN

Synonyms: bound, edge, frame, fringe, border, rim, skirt

Related Words: hem, trim; circumscribe, define, delineate, demarcate, outline, silhouette, sketch, trace; circle, compass, encircle, enclose (also inclose), environ, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround, wall; check, confine, control, curb, limit, restrain, restrict

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