Core and Perimeter

Core

Core noun - An area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface.
Usage example: the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core

Perimeter is an antonym for core in center topic.

Nearby Words: cored, coring

Perimeter

Perimeter noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

Core is an antonym for perimeter in boundary topic.

How words are described

outer outer core outer perimeter
entire entire core entire perimeter
massive massive core massive perimeter
large large core large perimeter
Other adjectives: inner, last.

Both words in one sentence

  • Subsystem Damage A station can be blown up with a single direct shot to its core, or the player can attack the six pods around the station's perimeter, which progressively disables the station's weapons.
  • Video Game / Perimeter Covers Always Lie: On the cover, the Perimeter Shield comes out of the Frame's core.
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