the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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Graves is versatile and able to play on the perimeter and down low, shoot 3-pointers, block shots, pass and rebound at a high level.
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These devices accept connections from the outside Internet, sit at the perimeter of a network, and have access to valuable resources deep inside.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
There are no residential docks allowed on the perimeter of Canyon Lake, but there are public boat slips for those who BYOB (bring your own boat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
In May, a direct observation of the property showed a cyclone fence was in place along part of the perimeter.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These devices accept connections from the outside Internet, sit at the perimeter of a network, and have access to valuable resources deep inside.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
There are no residential docks allowed on the perimeter of Canyon Lake, but there are public boat slips for those who BYOB (bring your own boat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
In May, a direct observation of the property showed a cyclone fence was in place along part of the perimeter.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the perimeter
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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