surface (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 15
def the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
examples they skimmed over the surface of the water
a brush small enough to clean every dental surface
the sun has no distinct surface
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Hypernym boundary, bound, bounds
Derivationally related form surface → surface
Hyponym interface; hard palate; palate, roof of the mouth; side, face; celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin; end; inside, interior; outside, exterior; substrate, substratum; wave front, wavefront; photosphere
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) superficial → surface
Hypernym interface; hard palate; palate, roof of the mouth; side, face; celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin; end; inside, interior; outside, exterior; substrate, substratum; wave front, wavefront; photosphere
Hyponym boundary, bound, bounds
Derivationally related form surface → surface

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