administrative division of S Scotland, on the English border: 1,800 sq mi (4,662 sq km); pop. 101,000
All related terms of 'Borders'
border
The border between two countries or regions is the dividing line between them. Sometimes the border also refers to the land close to this line.
the Borders
the area either side of the border between England and Scotland
Borders Region
a former local government region in S Scotland, formed in 1975 from Berwick , Peebles , Roxburgh, Selkirk , and part of Midlothian ; replaced in 1996 by Scottish Borders council area
Scottish Borders
a council area in SE Scotland , on the English border : created in 1996, it has the same boundaries as the former Borders Region: it is mainly hilly, with agriculture (esp sheep farming ) the chief economic activity. Administrative centre: Newtown St Boswells. Pop: 108 280 (2003 est). Area: 4734 sq km (1827 sq miles)
border on
If you talk about a characteristic or situation bordering on something, usually something that you consider bad , you mean that it is almost that thing.
brush border
a layer of tightly packed minute finger-like protuberances on cells that line absorptive surfaces, such as those of the intestine and kidney
hard border
a border between countries that is strictly controlled by officials, police , or the military
soft border
a border between countries where people and goods are allowed to pass through with few checks
herbaceous border
A herbaceous border is a flower bed containing a mixture of plants that flower every year.