"metes and bounds" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} metes and bounds pl (plural only)
  1. The limits of a piece of land as defined by reference to lines and/or points on the land. Tags: plural, plural-only
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  2. (surveying) A description of a piece of land consisting of both measurements (metes) of the land and owners of land which is adjacent to (bounds) it. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Surveying
    Sense id: en-metes_and_bounds-en-noun-BZSpJ38P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 90 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 19 81 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 10 90 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 95 Topics: geography, natural-sciences, surveying
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