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boundary stone

[ ˈbaʊndəri stəʊn ]

Noun

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land surveying

A boundary stone is a physical marker that identifies the limits of a piece of land. These stones are typically placed at intervals along the boundary line to clearly define the area of a property. Boundary stones can be made of various materials such as stone, metal, or concrete.

Synonyms

boundary marker, boundary monument, boundary post.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
boundary stone	A boundary stone is used to demarcate or mark the limits of a property, region, or territory. It's often a historic or traditional marker made from stone. The old boundary stone at the edge of the village has been there for centuries People in the town know they are leaving the town limits when they pass the boundary stone
boundary marker	A boundary marker can be any object or sign that shows where one area ends and another begins. It is a more general term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. They placed a new boundary marker to show the limits of the school grounds The boundary markers along the trail help hikers know they are still on the right path
boundary post	A boundary post is a physical post or pole that signifies the end of a property or area. This can be often used in rural areas or for marking agricultural land. They drove a boundary post into the ground to mark the edge of their land The fence ends at a boundary post near the river
boundary monument	A boundary monument is a permanent and often more formal structure used to indicate the boundaries of a large area, such as state lines, borders, or significant property divisions. The boundary monument between the two states is a tall, granite structure Officials unveiled a new boundary monument to signal the completion of the land survey

Examples of usage

The surveyor placed a boundary stone at each corner of the property.
The boundary stone had the initials of the landowner carved into it.

Translations

Translations of the word "boundary stone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marco de fronteira

🇮🇳 सीमा पत्थर (seema patthar)

🇩🇪 Grenzstein

🇮🇩 batu perbatasan

🇺🇦 межовий камінь

🇵🇱 kamień graniczny

🇯🇵 境界石 (kyōkaishi)

🇫🇷 borne frontière

🇪🇸 hito fronterizo

🇹🇷 sınır taşı

🇰🇷 경계석 (gyeonggye seok)

🇸🇦 حجر الحدود (hajar al-hudud)

🇨🇿 hraniční kámen

🇸🇰 hraničný kameň

🇨🇳 界石 (jiè shí)

🇸🇮 mejni kamen

🇮🇸 landamæri steinn

🇰🇿 шекара тасы (shekara tasy)

🇬🇪 საზღვრის ქვა (sazghvris qva)

🇦🇿 sərhəd daşı

🇲🇽 hito fronterizo

Etymology

The tradition of marking boundaries with stones dates back to ancient times when civilizations used stones or other markers to demarcate their land. Boundary stones have been found in archaeological sites around the world, providing valuable insights into the historical use of land and property rights.